Teng Biao grew up in a rural village before attending law school at Peking University and focusing on human rights. While his early successes were lauded by the Chinese government, he was later abducted and tortured by police. He fled to the United States with his family and now teaches at Hunter College in NYC.
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National People’s Congress, National Security Law for Hong Kong SAR, June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
This is the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” that went into effect on June 30, 2020.
#4: Becoming an Activist
June 24, 2020
Teng Biao grew up in a rural village before attending law school at Peking University and focusing on human rights. While his early successes were lauded by the Chinese government, he was later abducted and tortured by police. He fled to the United States with his family and now teaches at Hunter College in NYC.
Video: Antony Dapiran on the Hong Kong Protests
June 5, 2020
Hong Kong based author and photographer Antony Dapiran looked at his new book on the city's protests and what they mean for the future of Hong Kong and China.
Remarks by President Trump on Actions Against China, May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
President Donald Trump's remarks on China.
PRC National People’s Congress Proposal on Hong Kong National Security Legislation, May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
Statement issued by Michael Pompeo, the United States Secretary of State.
What's At Stake In Xinjiang
May 11, 2020
A symposium featuring a distinguished panel of specialists to discuss Uyghur beliefs and Chinese government policies in the region.
PRC State Council, The Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism and Human Rights Protection in Xinjiang, March 19, 2019
March 11, 2020
The Chinese government released this white paper.
Vigil: Hong Kong on the Brink
February 6, 2020
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.
Journalistic Bias In Hong Kong Protest Reporting: Q&A With Stanley Rosen
December 5, 2019
US-China Today spoke with Rosen, an expert in Chinese politics and media, about how the differences in media coverage between Chinese and international media outlets impact the Hong Kong protests, and how such entrenched biases came into being.
Panelists Discuss the Movement in Hong Kong
September 25, 2019
Panelists examined the issues driving the protests in Hong Kong, the social composition and motivations of the protesters and counter-protesters, and how the various sides are using media to reach local, mainland and international audiences.
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June 11, 2020
Professor Margaret Lewis examined the US government's use of criminal prosecutions to address a broad "China" threat is at tension with the criminal justice system.
Events
July 2, 2020 - 4:00pm
The USC U.S.-China Institute presents a webinar with David Zweig to look at how tensions between the United States and China have impacted scientific collaboration and research.
July 16, 2020 - 4:00pm
Bob Davis and Lingling Wei, authors of Superpower Showdown, will help us understand the ramp up of US-China economic tensions and the far-reaching consequences of the stand-off.