Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
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Video: Jeff Wasserstrom on the history of protests in Hong Kong
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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
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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.
Shanghai Disney closure
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This has been the longest closure of Shanghai Disneyland since its opening.
PRC State Council, Equality, Development and Sharing: Progress of Women's Cause in 70 Years Since New China's Founding, September 2019
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"
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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!
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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
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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
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
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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
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Patrice Poujol looks at how blockchain technology changes the way films are financed, produced and distributed in China.
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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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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
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?