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Beijing Olympics 2008
Beijing Olympics Experiment Reveals Biological Link Between Air Pollution Exposure, Cardiovascular Disease
May 15, 2012
Using the 2008 Beijing Olympics as their laboratory, University of Southern California (USC) researchers and colleagues have found biological evidence that even a short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves one’s cardiovascular health.
Wang, Never Forget National Humiliation: History Memory in Chinese Politics and Foreign Relations, 2012
January 1, 2012
Zheng Wang's book was reviewed by Zachary Fredman for H-Diplo in December 2012 and is included here via Creative Commons license.
Senate Minority Report, Another US Deficit -- China and America -- Public Diplomacy in the Age of the Internet, February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011
A report prepared by the staff of the Republican minority on the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senator Richard Lugar, ranking minority member, released the report.
Congressional Research Service, “China-U.S. Relations in the 100th Congress: Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy,” February 10, 2009
February 10, 2009
This Congressional Research Service report was prepared by Kerry Dumbaugh.
Congressional Research Service, "China's Economy and the Beijing Olympics," August 6, 2008
August 6, 2008
China will host the 2008 Olympic Summer Games from August 8 to 24, 2008.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, “2008 Reporting Environment,” Summer 2008
July 1, 2008
A summary of recent experiences of foreign journalists and suggestions for those reporters going to China to cover the Olympics.
Steven Spielberg withdraws as Olympics advisor, 2008
February 12, 2008
Statement from Steven Spielberg Regarding Beijing Olympic Games and Darfur
Steven Spielberg to Hu Jintao on Darfur, Nov. 2007
December 13, 2007
On Dec. 13, 2007, Steven Spielberg released the text of a second letter to the President of China, Hu Jintao, in which he urgently appeals to China to use its influence at this most critical moment to bring an end to the genocide in Darfur. Spielberg is serving as an artistic director for the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
Foreign Correspondents Club of China, “China Yet to Fulfill Olympic Pledge of Free Media Coverage, Harrassment Still Common,” August 1, 2007
August 1, 2007
163 of FCCC’s correspondent members responded to the survey, 133 were based in Beijing, 12 in Shanghai, and 4 in other Chinese cities.
U.S. Department of State, "Country Reports on Terrorism 2006," April 30, 2007
April 30, 2007
The U.S. Dept of State Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism produces an annual report on terrorism.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
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
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
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?