Articles Tagged ‘China’

Documentary explores work of journalists in China

By Sophia Lee · Daily Trojan

September 30, 2010 at 11:12 pm

Documentary explores work of journalists in China

“Assignment: China” was completed by the USC U.S.-China Institute.

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Middlemen used to bring international students to U.S. universities

By Whitney Blaine · Daily Trojan

August 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Middlemen used to bring international students to U.S. universities

A study by InsideHigherEd.com found that many schools, including USC, have attracted more Chinese students who are using so-called “agents” to promote them to universities.

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Leventhal a top choice for Chinese applicants

By amanda pillon · Daily Trojan

April 1, 2010 at 10:43 pm

Leventhal a top choice for Chinese applicants

USC’s accounting program is the only one in the top 10 that does not grant an MBA.

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Cyber censorship exposes the Chinese

By Nadine Tan · Daily Trojan

March 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Cyber censorship exposes the Chinese

Google’s recent decision to stop censoring results on its Chinese website and redirect Chinese users to its uncensored Hong Kong site has caused substantial contention among various communities. The Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper, the People’s Daily, denounced Google’s apparent objective and moral façade. The company is “not a virgin when it comes to values. [...]

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Can government stop Internet freedom?

By Nicholas Slayton · Daily Trojan

March 24, 2010 at 10:19 pm

Can government stop Internet freedom?

While earthquakes, health care reform and Tiger Woods have dominated mainstream news in the last months, there’s another story that has been steadily making waves in the international and online world — Google vs. China. In January, Google claimed to be the victim of a hacking attack that originated from computers in China. In response, [...]

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Undergraduate applications from China up dramatically

By rebecca buddingh · Daily Trojan

February 7, 2010 at 6:41 pm

Though applications are up 66 percent, admission officials say the number accepted will remain roughly the same.

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China’s anger over arms sale to Taiwan is curious

By Nicholas Slayton · Daily Trojan

February 3, 2010 at 8:38 pm

Misled reaction seems to be more political posturing than genuine concern over sale.

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China must take the next step in talks

By Nadine Tan · Daily Trojan

January 28, 2010 at 8:34 pm

China must take the next step in talks

A cloud of debate hangs high in the Tibetan Plateau of the Himalayas. On one side, the Tibetans and their supporters have, for the past 50 years, fought for independence and genuine autonomy. Sympathy lies with the exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama. Further, countless human rights violations against the Tibetans are claimed to have [...]

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Google searches for answers in China

By Rosaleen O’Sullivan · Daily Trojan

January 19, 2010 at 9:17 pm

Google searches for answers in China

Recent squabble over censorship has far reaching consequences for the future of technology and business transactions in China.

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‘Red Cliff’ presents a return to form for acclaimed director

By mimi honeycutt · Daily Trojan

December 1, 2009 at 11:15 pm

When word got out that John Woo was making a historical war film, few knew what to expect. An army of white doves? Close-quarter crossbow shootouts? Instead, the director of Hong Kong gangster classics such as Hard Boiled delivers an intense retelling of The Battle of Red Cliffs in ancient China. Though not a perfect [...]

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Ginsburg, Coxe aim to improve Trojan experience

Ginsburg, Coxe aim to improve Trojan experience

Jared Ginsburg and Sam Coxe are running to be Undergraduate Student Government’s president and vice president, respectively, with the goal of improving the Trojan experience ...

Calif. court overturns Proposition 8

Many students involved with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community had mixed reactions to news on Tuesday that a federal court ruled Proposition 8 ...

Price party

Members of the USC community gather Tuesday to celebrate the official renaming of the USC School of Public Policy, Planning and Development to the USC ...

USG revives State of the Student Body

Undergraduate Student Government President Monish Tyagi spoke about USC’s “forward-moving mentality”  and signed a commendation of the football program on Tuesday night at the State of ...

Geragos, Prasad aim to make student life easier

Mikey Geragos and Vinnie Prasad are running to be the Undergraduate Student Government’s president and vice president, respectively, on a platform of “making students' lives ...

Local parish celebrates anniversary

Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the nearby St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church parish has played an integral role in the USC community.[caption id="attachment_44629" align="alignright" width="287" ...

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Café 84 will serve us better as a dining hall

Café 84 will serve us better as a dining hall

EVK Restaurant and Grill has only three options you can really count on: chicken nugget Tuesdays, Caesar salad and French fries. These foods are among ...

City has a right to Occupy LA protest murals

The public tends to view graffiti negatively; it is often washed away almost as quickly as it appears. Graffiti, however, can take a wide variety ...

USC promotes healthy eating, doesn’t deliver

Fun fact: If you type “fast food desert” into the Google image search bar, an image of Figueroa Street pops up.The three-block stretch of Figueroa ...

Smartphone use slowly turning into abuse

We’ve all seen comics of bathroom stalls featuring people poring over newspapers, but the bathroom might actually be a more popular destination for checking Facebook.[caption ...

USC should pick more women for its commencement

The 2012 commencement speaker is, by most measures, a tenacious individual. This year’s speaker is a journalist who has worked in crisis zones ranging from ...

If sex is a gamble, improve your odds

There are certain things we’re supposed to take risks with: playing the lottery, asking someone out or an “educated” multiple choice guess. Young adults often ...

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Pac-12 Digest

USCChristian wins Pac-12 Player of the WeekBehind  the play of sophomore Kaitlyn Christian, the USC women’s tennis team is off to its best start since ...

Basketball woes may be solved by looking to football team

When asked why he chose to give USC football his oral commitment last week, prized recruit Zach Banner replied simply that it “was the perfect ...

Former Trojans invited to NFL Combine

Seven former USC football players have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, the Los Angeles Times reports. The players are defensive end Nick Perry, ...

Trojans earn No. 1 spot in ESPN’s latest rankings

USC moved to No. 1 in ESPN’s Top-25 Preseason Poll, released Monday. Previously ranked No. 2, USC ousted LSU from the No. 1 spot.With a ...

Two USC greats to have numbers retired

Pam and Paula McGee, two All-Americans and national champions for the Women of Troy, will have their jerseys retired at halftime when USC takes on ...

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LA bars mix it up with fresh drink concoctions

Los Angeles’ drinking culture carries an unfortunate stereotype. In the eyes of many, it involves exclusive Hollywood clubs, overpriced champagne and essentially the same variations ...

Creative methods enhance seafood

Traditionally a showcase for pork and beef, charcuterie is a delicious assortment of smoked and cured meats and pâtés, often served with bread, cheese and ...

Eccentric hip-hop trio builds up Ten$ion

Here’s an anecdote to keep the boldness of South African rave-rap group Die Antwoord in perspective: Piqued by the success of a viral video — ...

Provocative play explores race

The classic theater production A Raisin in the Sun, written by the late Lorraine Hansberry, is running at the Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City. ...

New show Smash revives TV musicals

If you happened to watch NBC on Sunday, you might have noticed a sporting event that  was going on in the interim between on-air promos ...

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Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Slideshow: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

This year, the nearby St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church parish celebrates its 125th anniversary. St. Vincent de Paul, located on Figueroa Street and Adams ...

This Week in Photos: Jan. 30 – Feb. 3

"This Week in Photos" highlights the biggest stories of the week.Trojans upend Utah to end losing streak>>[caption id="attachment_44062" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Worth the wait · Sophomore ...

Slideshow: Spring Awakening

Selling out just 36 hours after reservations opened, Cardinal Theatre Productions’ presentation of the rock musical Spring Awakening had to meet some pretty big expectations. ...

Slideshow: USC Men’s Basketball vs. Utah

The USC men’s basketball team put an end to a nine-game losing streak on Saturday night with a decisive 62-45 victory over the Utah Utes ...

Slideshow: USC Women’s Basketball vs. Oregon

The Women of Troy had let a 13-point halftime lead slip all the way down to one in the second half. The Ducks were surging ...