In his book The Party, Richard McGregor discusses the history and inner workings of the Chinese Communist Party and its leaders.

Author Michael Meyer discusses his first book, The Last Days of Old Beijing, detailing the capital city's oldest neighborhood and the transformations that took place in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Former University of Texas professor Edward Rhoads gives a lecture on his new book Stepping Forth into the World about the fascinating history of the first 120 Chinese students to study in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century.

Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

A panel of two journalists and two academic China specialists address a wide-range of China related issues.