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Video: Han Dongfang on Labor Activism in China
October 18, 2017
Han Dongfang, founder and director of the China Labour Bulletin, discusses the current state of labor activisim in China following the screening of We the Workers.
Lon Kurashige Discusses His Book "Two Faces of Exclusion: The Untold History of Anti-Asian Racism in the United States"
October 3, 2017
Lon Kurashige's new book argues that exclusion-era policies were more than just enactments of racism; they were also catalysts for U.S.-Asian cooperation and the basis for the twenty-first century's tightly integrated Pacific world.
2017 USC International Artist Fellowship Program: Haoren Xu, China
September 14, 2017
As one of the International Artist Fellows, Haoren’s aim is to explore the possibility and potential of architecture and city design as he pursues his Master of Architecture degree at the USC School of Architecture.
Video: Reporting on China
September 11, 2017
Julie Makinen of the L.A. Times, Jonathan Karp of the Asia Society, and May Lee of CCTV talk about what it takes to report on complex and ever-changing China.
Aynne Kokas Discusses Her Book "Hollywood Made in China"
August 21, 2017
Aynne Kokas's new book offers an in-depth look at China’s growing role in the global media industries and how it is shaping Hollywood in the twenty-first century.
Terry Lautz Discusses His Book "John Birch: A Life"
July 27, 2017
Terry Lautz's new book examines the life of John Birch, an American missionary and military intelligence officer in China during WWII. He was killed in a dispute with Chinese Communist soldiers and later became the namesake of the controversial right-wing John Birch Society.
Q&A with Eric Priest on Chinese Music Industry Investment
July 25, 2017
We spoke with Eric Priest, an expert in international copyright law, to understand the streaming market and current Chinese investment in domestic and international music.
Love on the Cloud: The Rise of Online Dating in China
July 17, 2017
Chinese online dating services have grown increasingly popular as they draw on traditional Chinese dating values such as material security and marriage-focused relationships.
Q&A with Xiaoyu Qin on "Iron Moon"
June 22, 2017
US-China Today spoke with the director of Iron Moon, Xiaoyu Qin, to discuss the documentary focusing on the plight of Chinese migrant workers and the creativity of people living at the bottom of society.
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January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?