Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Human rights
U.S. Department of State, 2010 Human Rights in China, April 8, 2011
This report is produced annually by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
U.S. Department of State, 2010 Human Rights in Taiwan April 8, 2011
This report is produced annually by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
Ambassador Huntsman Urges Chinese Government To Release Xue Feng
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American ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, called for geologist Dr. Xue to be freed. “Now that the Chinese legal system has ruled, I believe the time has come for Dr. Xue, who has already been detained for two and a half years, to be released,” Mr. Huntsman said in a statement. “I urge the Chinese authorities to take into account the long ordeal he has suffered and in the spirit of justice allow him to be returned home and be reunited with his family.”
Talking Points, December 10 - 22, 2010
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This edition of the USC US-China Institute newsletter focuses on Liu Xiaobo and discussions of human rights in China. As always, the newsletter offers a comprehensive listing of China-centered events and exhibitions across North America.
Thorbjørn Jagland, Liu Xiaobo Nobel Peace Prize Award Presentation, December 10, 2010
Jagland is chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Author Yu Jie discusses "China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao"
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Yu Jie spoke at USC on October 7, 2010.
Talking Points, October 11-20, 2010
This issue of the USC U.S.-China Institute newsletter focuses on the 1972 Nixon trip to China, on Taiwan-China relations, and on the announcement that Chinese writer and prisoner Liu Xiaobo would receive the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. As always, Talking Points also includes information about China-centered events across North America.
Liu Xiaobo 刘晓波 named 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, October 8, 2010
Award announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The award will be presented in December 2010.
UNHCR China Assessment
A country assessment on China from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
PRC State Council, Progress in China's Human Rights in 2009, September 26, 2010
Chinese government "white paper" published in English on September 26, 2010.
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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?