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Environment
Video: Matthew Kahn on Economic Growth And The Environment In China
September 9, 2016
Matthew Kahn, an economic expert on climate change policy and USC professor, looks at life in China's cities from the personal perspectives of the rich, middle class, and poor, and how they cope with the stresses of pollution.
John Kerry, “Remarks at the US-China Meeting on Oceans,” June 6, 2016
June 7, 2016
Secretary of State Kerry spoke at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. The Oceans meeting was part of this year’s Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
Environmental Progress Likely for China, Professor Predicts
January 27, 2016
Urban economist is upbeat about the country’s future and fascinated by California’s coastal cities
U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit, Los Angeles, September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015
The U.S. – China Climate Leaders Summit fulfills a key element of the U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change by Presidents Obama and Xi last November, and helps to ensure that the ambitious actions to address climate change that both leaders committed to will be implemented at the state and local level, where they matter most.
Wilson Center, "A Global Choke Point Report: China's Water-Energy-Food Roadmap," February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
This bilingual report builds on the China Environment Forum’s (CEF) extensive research in partnership with Circle of Blue, and draws heavily on a weeklong exchange with American and Chinese water, energy, and food experts that took place in China in August 2013.
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, “China’s Rare Earths Industry and its Role in the International Market,” Nov. 3, 2010
December 3, 2014
This staff background report was written by Lee Levkowitz and Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga.
Congressional Research Service, “China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies,” April 30, 2014
April 30, 2014
This CRS article was written by Richard J. Campbell, a specialist in energy policy.
Congressional Research Service, “Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” December 23, 2013
December 23, 2013
This CRS report was written by Valerie Bailey Grasso, specialist in defense acquisition.
Biden Visit to China, Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations, Dec. 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Vice President Joseph Biden visited China in December 2013. This fact sheet was released by the Office of the Vice President.
Kin Moy, Trends in the U.S.-Taiwan Relationship, October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Moy spoke in Washington, D.C.
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November 18, 2020
Prior to the pandemic, more Chinese were doing better economically than in 2000. But the wealthy, as in the U.S. had advanced faster. The gap between rich and poor in both countries is huge.
Events
December 3, 2020 - 3:00pm
Outside the Box [Office], USC U.S.-China Institute, and MTV Documentary Films present a Live Q&A with Writer/Director/Producer Hao Wu discussing his new documentary film 76 DAYS. Everyone who registers for the webinar will be sent a link to view the film 48 hours prior to the Q&A.
December 10, 2020 - 1:00pm
David Shambaugh speaks on his new book focusing on the United States and China in one of the world's most dynamic regions.