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Health
China earthquake relief -- options for corporations
May 19th list of urgently needed supplies.
Earthquake Relief
A short list of organizations which are accepting donations and are in a position to offer assistance to those affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Southwestern China on May 12, 2008.
U.S. Department of State, "2008 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report," March 2008
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 2007.
U.S. Department of State, "2007 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report," March 18, 2007
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 2006.
Study underway of the effectiveness of a Chinese herb in treating Alzheimer’s
Lon Schneider of the USC Keck School of Medicine heads the investigation of Huperzia serrata—known commercially as huperzine A.
Grypma, Healing Henan: Canadian Nurses at the North China Mission, 1888-1947 (2007)
Adrienne Byng reviews the book for H-Canada, April 2009.
Grandparents Play Role in Chinese Expansion
Elders in rural China care for grandchildren after the parents migrate to urban centers.
Aging in China Covered During USC Visit
Officials from China's National Committee on Aging discuss the well-being of Asian elders with representatives from USC schools.
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Featured Articles
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.
Events
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?