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Human rights
Congressional Research Service, Hong Kong’s Proposed Extradition Law Amendments, August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
This non-partisan Congressional Research Service backgrounder was written by Michael F. Martin. The report notes that the key amendment is to establish procedures for extradition to mainland China, to Macau and to Taiwan. The changes also reduce the number of crimes for which extradition is possible and requires that the possible sentence be for at least three years.
One Child Nation Screening
August 2, 2019
From award-winning documentarian Nanfu Wang, One Child Nation explores the ripple effect of this devastating social experiment, uncovering one shocking human rights violation after another - from abandoned newborns, to forced sterilizations and abortions, and government abductions.
PRC State Council, “Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang, July 21, 2019
July 21, 2019
The Chinese government’s information office issued the following statement. It offers the government’s official history of Xinjiang, asserting that it has been part of China for many centuries.
Leta Hong Fincher looks at the rise of feminism in China
April 2, 2019
In her book, Leta Hong Fincher argues that the popular, broad-based movement poses a unique challenge to China’s authoritarian regime today.
Roselyn Du on Media Portrayal of "Occupy Central"
November 22, 2017
Visiting scholar Roselyn Du examines how the Occupy Central in Hong Kong was presented in the news coverage by U.K., U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China media.
Video: Connie Yan-wai Lo and Ching Cheong Discuss the 1967 Hong Kong Riots
November 20, 2017
Director Connie Yan-wai Lo and journalist Ching Cheong talk after a screening of Vanished Archives 消失的檔案, a documentary film about the 1967 riots in Hong Kong that some say is the starting point for the development of Hong Kong consciousness.
观看 “中国牌：政治与政策”南加大美中学院十周年会议
November 16, 2017
观看 “中国牌：政治与政策”南加大美中学院十周年会议。本次会议在2016年9月29日于南加州大学丽笙酒店举办。
Liu Xiaobo 刘晓波, 1955-2017
July 13, 2017
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo 刘晓波 died today, a prisoner of the Chinese state.
Deborah Seligsohn Speaks at the China Card Conference
October 20, 2016
Deborah Seligsohn, an environmental governance researcher at the University of California at San Diego, spoke on the “Talk and Policy on Law, Human Rights, and the Environment” panel at the China Card conference on September 29, 2016.
John Kamm Speaks at the China Card Conference
October 20, 2016
John Kamm, founder and leader of the Dui Hua Foundation, spoke on the “Talk and Policy on Law, Human Rights, and the Environment” panel at the China Card conference on September 29, 2016.
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Featured Articles
November 18, 2020
Prior to the pandemic, more Chinese were doing better economically than in 2000. But the wealthy, as in the U.S. had advanced faster. The gap between rich and poor in both countries is huge.
Events
December 3, 2020 - 3:00pm
Outside the Box [Office], USC U.S.-China Institute, and MTV Documentary Films present a Live Q&A with Writer/Director/Producer Hao Wu discussing his new documentary film 76 DAYS. Everyone who registers for the webinar will be sent a link to view the film 48 hours prior to the Q&A.
December 10, 2020 - 1:00pm
David Shambaugh speaks on his new book focusing on the United States and China in one of the world's most dynamic regions.