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Perceptions
Through Chinese Eyes
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By many measures, America is no longer seen as positively as it once was in China. We track some of these changes.
PRC Foreign Ministry, The State of Democracy in the United States, Dec. 5, 2021
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U.S. President Joseph Biden called for "a summit on democracy." 110 governments were invited to participate, but China and Russia were among those not included. The Chinese and Russian ambassadors published a joint op-ed in response. A few days later, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs published this report. In some respects it follows the ministry's reports on human rights in the United States (also available at the USCI website).
Maria Repnikova on Chinese Soft Power
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Professor Maria Repnikova's new book explores China’s complex and often contradictory soft power performance.
Confucius Institutes in the United States
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Only 25% of the Confucius Institutes that have opened in the U.S. are still operating.
China's African Audiences
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As China's interests in Africa grow, it seeks to strengthen its media presence.
Video: Author Cheng Li Looks at the Diversity of Present Day China
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In his book, author Cheng Li argues that American policymakers must not lose sight of the expansive dynamism and diversity in present-day China.
Video: The Rise of China and Asian Americans
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A panel discussion on how the growth of the Asian American community in the U.S. impacts the country's leadership in business, trade, science and technology.
Congressional Research Service, The Law on Foreign Missions and Media in U.S.-China Relations, May 20, 2021
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Video: Panel Looks at Ways to Combat Prejudice
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The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a panel discussion to look at the biases and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans, the resistance to it, the role America’s relationships with Asia play in shaping perceptions, and trends in Asian American political participation.
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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.
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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?