CUSEF Blog

Here at our CUSEF blog, we share news, updates and stories about China and the United States. We provide more than a cursory glimpse of what’s going on between the two powers - here, we offer an in-depth look into their current state of affairs.

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Citizen of the World
2023-07-14
Kendiz Moore: International Relations and Anthoropology Major, Syracuse University.
Kendiz Moore: International Relations and Anthoropology Major, Syracuse University.
It is however not until you are fully engulfed in the life of the people of China that you begin to gain a more rewarding view of what it means to be not only a foreigner in another part of the world but more importantly a citizen of the world. Read More
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Wo Shi Meiguoren - I am American
2023-04-14
Shazif Shaikh, Syracuse University
Shazif Shaikh, Syracuse University
By traveling abroad, our sense of community is strengthened with no Us vs. Them mentality. These are crucial to sustaining humanitarian efforts and our general humanity as a species. Read More
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Digitalizing the Renminbi: How China is Embracing the Future with e-CNY
2023-03-24
A version of the e-CNY pilot app on a mobil device. [Photo Credit: Costfoto/Future Publishing via Getty Images]
A version of the e-CNY pilot app on a mobil device. [Photo Credit: Costfoto/Future Publishing via Getty Images]
When China finally entered the world of digital currency, it became the first digital currency to be issued by a major economy. Known by various names, including digital RMB and e-CNY, the digital currency is issues through the People’s Bank of China. Research for the digital currency began in 2014, and development of the e-CNY system was approved in 2017. Today, trials are taking place in test cities all across China. Read More
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Exploring the Ethnic Groups of China
2023-02-20
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China may be known for having vast terrain, with borders touching 14 other countries, where geographic climates can range from snowy mountains to sandy deserts. But did you know that inside those borders lives a world of diversity among China’s 1.4 billion people? Read More
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World Economic Forum Recap
2023-02-06
Refik Anadol's data sculpture
Refik Anadol's data sculpture "Artificial Realities: Coral" is seen reflected in a window at the Davos Congress Centre during the World Economic Forum 2023. [Photo Credit: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann]
This year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland focused on the theme of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” From January 16-20, world leaders in politics, economics, and business met to address a wide range of topics, from monetary policy, advancements in medicine, the role of young people in addressing global issues, to the economic outlook for the coming year. Read More