People keep moving from rural areas into cities.
Culture
Video: Jeff Wasserstrom on the history of protests in Hong Kong
February 6, 2020
In this illustrated presentation, Prof. Wasserstrom puts events since the 1997 Handover and particularly since the 2014 Umbrella Movement into comparative and historical perspective.
Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink
February 6, 2020
Jeffrey Wasserstrom draws on his many visits to Hong Kong and knowledge of the history of repression and resistance to help readers understand the deep roots and the broad significance of the events unfolding day by day in the city.
PRC State Council, Equality, Development and Sharing: Progress of Women's Cause in 70 Years Since New China's Founding, September 2019
February 3, 2020
This government white paper was published in advance of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
Kobe said China was like his "second home"
January 30, 2020
As news of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash on January 26th spread, fans across China paid tribute to the basketball legend who said China was like his "second home."
Happy Year of the Rat! 祝您鼠年快乐！
January 24, 2020
We are delighted to share our annual collection of lunar new year stamps. Which is your favorite?
Video: Q&A with Americaville Director Adam James Smith
January 22, 2020
In Americaville, Annie Liu escapes China’s increasingly uninhabitable capital city to pursue happiness, freedom, romance, and spiritual fulfillment in Jackson Hole; only to find the American idyll harder to attain than what was promised to her.
Caple, Morality and Monastic Revival in Post-Mao Tibet, 2019
December 31, 2019
Joshua Esler reviewed the book by Jane E. Caple for the History of Buddhism discussion list. The review is reproduced via Creative Commons license.
Three Trojans receive prestigious Schwarzman scholarship to study in China
December 20, 2019
The USC trio will explore trends in business, media and culture during a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.
Patrice Poujol Looks at Blockchain Technology in the Chinese Film Industry
December 6, 2019
Patrice Poujol looks at how blockchain technology changes the way films are financed, produced and distributed in China.
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Featured Articles
October 12, 2021
Western classical music was condemned during China's Cultural Revolution. But China is now the principal producer and largest consumer of many "Western" musical instruments.
Events
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Kirk Denton will look at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a discussion with Barry Naughton on his assessment of what he and his colleagues got right and wrong in looking at China’s economy over the past four decades.