Professor Carolijn van Noort from the University of West Scotland talks about her new book, which explores how China’s international political communication of the Belt and Road Initiative comprises narratives about infrastructure and the Silk Road.
Human rights
Congressional Research Service, China's National Security Law for Hong Kong: Issues for Congress, August 3, 2020
August 3, 2020
The Congressional Research Service is a non-partisan research office under the Library of Congress. This report was written by Susan V. Lawrence and Michael F. Martin.
Donald J. Trump, Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization, July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
U.S. President Donald J. Trump ordered that the distinct treatment enjoyed by Hong Kong and its citizens be ended.
Increasing acceptance of LGBTQ
July 9, 2020
With the 50th anniversary of the world’s first gay pride parade in Los Angeles, we look across the Pacific at the two very different climates provided to LGBTQ individuals in China and Taiwan.
US Dept. of Homeland Security, Strongly Warn U.S. Businesses Against Contributing to China’s Human Rights Abuses, July 1, 2020.
July 1, 2020
Joint advisory from the State, Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland Security departments for U.S. companies operating in China, particularly in Xinjiang.
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.
Shrinking Hong Kong's Autonomy
June 4, 2020
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Remarks by President Trump on Actions Against China, May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
President Donald Trump's remarks on China.
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September 21, 2021
As China's interests in Africa grow, it seeks to strengthen its media presence.
Events
Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:00am PT
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a look at the resurgence of classical music in China through the legacy of the Philadelphia Orchestra, from its first performances in the PRC in 1973 until its most recent tour in 2018.
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 4:00pm PT
Kirk Denton will look at the role of politics—especially political parties—in the establishment, administration, architectural design, and historical narratives of museums in Taiwan.