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.
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U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China, "Annual Report 2014," October 9, 2014
October 9, 2014
The Congressional-Executive Commission offers its annual report on human rights in China and current affairs in regards to rule of law.
Chinese newspaper covers USC visits
September 14, 2014
A longtime academic and professional partner to many experts, students and employers in China, the USC Davis School of Gerontology was featured in Ta Kung Pao, the oldest active Chinese-language newspaper in China.
Bregtje van der Haak Discusses Her Film "DNA Dreams"
June 19, 2013
Bregtje van der Haak discusses her documentary, “DNA Dreams," which documents the work of Chinese scientists who are attempting to analyze and potentially clone the DNA of 2,000 highly gifted children.
House Foreign Affairs Committee, “Hearing – The Threat of China’s Unsafe Consumables,” May 8, 2013
May 8, 2013
The hearing was chaired by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA). Witnesses included Mark Kastel, William Triplett II, Patty Lovera, and Sophie Richardson.
U.S. Department of State, "2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report," March 2013
March 1, 2013
The U.S. Dept of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs produces an annual report describing the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2012.
U.S. Department of State, "2012 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report," March 2012
March 1, 2012
The U.S. Dept of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs produces an annual report describing the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2011.
Keck Medical Center Targets Health Care in China
November 17, 2011
The Keck Medical Center of USC extends its reach into China.
An Inside Look at Global Health Activity at USC
October 5, 2011
The University of Southern California's Institute for Global Health Students in China recently supported Lily Fu to conduct summer research in China.
Determinants of Healthy Aging for Older Adults in China
September 13, 2011
Ling Xu's project examines the differences and similarities of aging in China and the U.S.
Talking Points, September 5 - September 14, 2011
September 5, 2011
This issue of the USC US-China Institute newsletter discusses U.S. government assistance to China. Support includes grants to fund work in health, trade development, and fostering the rule of law. As always, Talking Points includes a comprehensive calendar of China-related events across North America.
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May 13, 2022
European views toward China are not uniform. Europeans recognize China's economic prowess and clearly favor continued ties, but majorities in much of Europe now have a negative view towards China.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 4:00pm PDT
Tensions evident in the recent European Union-China virtual summit reflect the increasing skepticism in Europe toward China and the worries over Ukraine and economic ties as well as human rights and environmental issues.