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Congressional Research Service, "China Naval Modernization -- Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities," updated February 28, 2014
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USC and China in the News, January and February 2014
China-related news stories featuring University of Southern California faculty, students, staff, and programs.
Harry S Truman, “Statement on Formosa,” January 5, 1950
President Truman spoke at the White House. He subsequently took questions on weapons programs, appointments, political races, and hydraulic power projects.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: U.S.-China Economic Challenges," February 21, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on February 21, 2014. 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.
The Asia Pacific in 2014 - Rebalancing, Cross-strait Ties, and Regional Economic Integration
The world's largest economies border the Pacific, but territorial claims, trade disputes, military moves, and other issues have many worried. At USC on Feb. 7, expert observers discussed the policies and practices of key actors, how those are perceived, and the current and potential role of multilateral organizations in reducing tension, mediating disputes and promoting stability. A keynote address by Taiwan's former Defense Minister Andrew Yang opened the discussion.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, "Hearing: China's Military Modernization and Its Implications for the United States," January 30, 2014
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on January 30, 2014. 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.
Congressional Research Service, “China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues,” January 3, 2014
This CRS report is written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Congressional Research Service, “Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” December 23, 2013
This CRS report was written by Valerie Bailey Grasso, specialist in defense acquisition.
US and PRC Governments, Statements on China’s East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, November – December, 2013
A collection of comments made regarding the ADIZ announced by China in November 2013.
Congressional Research Service, "Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990," November 27, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
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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?