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Election ’08 and the Challenge of China - USCI Documentary
The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
International Religious Freedom Report 2008
China (includes Tibet, Hong Kong, Macau)
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: The Memoranda of Understanding Between the U.S. and China Regarding Prison Labor Products," June 19, 2008
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 19, 2008. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: Access to Information and Media Control in the People’s Republic of China," June 18, 2008
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on June 18, 2008. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
U.S. Asst. Secretary of State David Kramer, “Human Rights, Democracy, and the U.S. Relationship With China,” May 25, 2008
David Kramer, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Remarks at Beijing Foreign Affairs University
Beijing, China
U.S. Dep. Asst. Secretary of State Thomas Christensen, “Shaping China’s Global Choices Through Diplomacy,” March 18, 2008
Thomas J. Christensen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
U.S. Department of State, 2007 Human Rights in China, March 11, 2008
This report is produced annually by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
USC scholars investigate China's homeowner associations
Civic Engagement Intiative researchers are part of effort to understand the implications of the mobilization of property owners
National People's Congress, Selection of Hong Kong Chief Executive and Legislative Council, December 29, 2007
The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress issued the following decision regarding the process by which Hong Kong's chief executive and legislative council would be chosen in 2012.
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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?