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Culture
Asian Directors and the Oscars

A woman from China just received the Best Director Oscar, but most people in China don't know it.
Video: Hate is a Virus

The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a discussion on the biases and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans, the resistance to it, the role America’s relationships with Asia play in shaping perceptions, and trends in Asian American political participation.
Hate is a Virus

Hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S. have been on the rise since 2015, but shot up 150% with the covid-19 pandemic and the "blame China" rhetoric of the 2020 campaign.
Chinese Tourists and Japan

Japan's ban on foreign spectators will disrupt the the country's booming tourism industry for Chinese visitors.
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

While the recent wave of violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders has made headlines, hate crimes have actually been on the rise since 2015.
Happy Year of the Ox! 祝您牛年快乐!

It's Lunar New Year Eve, a time to get together with family and call on friends and neighbors. U.S.
College Enrollment Trends in the U.S. and China

Chinese universities are operating fairly normally while covid-19 continues to complicate the operation of U.S. schools. In our newsletter this week, we look at enrollment trends in the two countries.
Mike Pompeo and Betsy DeVos, Joint Letter to Commissioners of Education about China's Confucius Classrooms Program, October 14, 2020
The U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of Education argue that China's Confucius Classrooms are an influence effort and should be constrained.
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A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
Events
Join us for Aynne Kokas's presentation on global battle to control and use of the personal and institutional data we generate every day.
Join us for a discussion with Mike Chinoy on his new book that expands on USCI's Assignment: China series.