In the past fifty years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. Has this assistance improved the lives of Africans? No. In fact, across the continent, the recipients of this aid are not better off as a result of it, but worse—much worse. International economist Dambisa Moyo [...]

Brazil and China are two of the world’s largest emerging economies and their relationship is expanding at a fast pace. Ambassador Hugueney will describe how Brasilia and Beijing are strengthening their political dialogue and discuss the forces that have propelled trade and investment between the countries to record levels. DATE: Friday, October 29th TIME: 11am [...]

What was it like working as a foreign correspondent in China in the 1940s? Or the 1970s? Mike Chinoy has put together two short video histories of foreign correspondents reporting in China as part of a series called “Assignment China” produced by the U.S.-China Institute at the University of Southern California. The first piece (45 mins) [...]

Brrrrrr! There’s an autumnal nip in the air for sure. October is nigh upon us – but that does not mean it’s time to start cursing as you unpack the thermals in preparation for another bitter winter. Instead, do as the Germans do, and enjoy a large glass of beer, which you can order at [...]

Migrant workers are the foot soldiers of China’s economic juggernaut. A panel of experts from non-governmental organizations and academia will discuss the spectrum of social challenges facing China’s migrant workers: from educating children to women’s issues to securing coveted residential permits. Panelists will contrast living conditions between older migrant workers and the current generation, and [...]