By many measures, America is no longer seen as positively as it once was in China. We track some of these changes.
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U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Summary of Assessments of the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 (Virus that causes Covid-19), August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021
The following is the unclassified summary of findings by the U.S. intelligence community on the origins of covid-19. It was released by the U.S. Director of National Intelligence. Link to original pdf is at the bottom of the page.
Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines
February 18, 2021
With every country vying for vaccines, the deals may have more to do with international diplomacy than health policy.
Life Expectancy in the U.S. and China
January 28, 2021
Better nutrition, decreased smoking, safer working conditions, hygiene and healthcare have helped lengthen lives globally—but these gains are not distributed evenly.
Jennifer Pan on China's Welfare Program for the Urban Poor
January 28, 2021
Jennifer Pan examines how China's major social assistance program, Dibao, has been used to quell dissent.
Joshua Goldstein on Recycling in Beijing
January 21, 2021
Joshua Goldstein talked about his new book looking at the history of the recycling industry in China.
Video: Hao Wu on Filmmaking During Wuhan Lockdown
December 11, 2020
Outside the Box [Office], USC U.S.-China Institute, and MTV Documentary Films presented a Live Q&A with Writer/Director/Producer Hao Wu discussing his new documentary film 76 DAYS.
Health Care in the U.S. and China
December 3, 2020
Here we offer charts comparing health spending, numbers of health professionals, and life expectancy for the U.S. and China and a look at the impact of covid-19 in East Asia and the U.S.
Diabetes in the U.S. and China
November 5, 2020
Rates of diabetes are increasing in the U.S. and China, but with very different outcomes for patients.
Video: The Future of Public Health and Global Collaboration
July 28, 2020
Public health experts, industry leaders, and practitioners share their thoughts on the future of public health and how global collaboration can shape an outcome beneficial to us all.
Politics and public health
July 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic reconfigured human activity across the globe. Differing political systems, priorities and social norms have yielded significantly different outcomes between China and the U.S. and within the two countries.
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Featured Articles
January 10, 2022
We remember Michael Parks, who covered China for the Baltimore Sun and as the Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times.