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Politics
“Harmonious Society” in Action: A Look at Two of the Tools the Chinese Communist Party is Using to Mitigate Socio-economic Tensions
The USC U.S.-China Institute's 2011-2012 postdoctoral fellows will present research focusing on how the CCP is working to mobilize labor unions and government officials to improve labor conditions and address social problems.
The Rise of China and Asian Americans
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute and the 1990 Institute for 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.
China's Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation
Author David Shambaugh discusses the strengths and weaknesses, durability, adaptability and potential longevity of China's Communist Party.
Trans-Regionalism and Economic Co-Dependency across the South China Sea
Public talk exploring the violate and political nature of the South China Sea.
Why is there a 'Taiwan Problem' in U.S. - China Relations?
Edward Friedman, Hawkins Chair Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin visits USC to discuss the role of Taiwan in U.S. - China Relations.
The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century
Please join the USC U.S.-China Institute for a book talk by Stein Ringen. In "The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century," Stein examines how China’s distinctive governmental system works and where it may be moving.
China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao
Chinese dissident and author Yu Jie will present his book, China's Best Actor: Wen Jiabao, in a talk at the University of Southern California.
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa): Shaping the New Global Architecture
The conference will gather five leading experts who will address how each respective BRICS nation views its inclusion in this group and the broader political,economic, and social challenges that these countries pose to the traditional advanced economies.
Webcast - Superpower Showdown: How the Battle Between Trump and Xi Threatens a New Cold War
Join a book talk with Bob Davis and Lingling Wei on President Trump and Xi's superpower showdown.
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games: Public Diplomacy Triumph or Public Relations Spectacle?
The symposium will bring together scholars and practitioners to share research insights on China's public diplomacy strategies and the impact of these games on perceptions of China's soft power resources and global attitudes towards a rising China.
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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?