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Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations

Held in memory of two giants in the China field, the annual Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture provides a forum in Shanghai to discuss Sino-American relations, arguably the most important bilateral relationship of this century.

Established 2005; last held February 21, 2008. Upcoming Program Dates: March 2, 2010

Peter Hessler: Country Driving

Through three distinct stories, Peter Hessler tracks how the automobile and improved roads are transforming modern China in his new book.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Idlewild Books, 12 W. 19th Street, NYC

How China's Leaders Think: Discussion with Robert Lawrence Kuhn

The author provides an insider's view of China's changing political climate and the leadership's thoughts on trade, diplomacy, and more at a Jones Day Lecture Series event.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Program: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

CHINA Town Hall

Dozens of venues across the U.S. join live webcast with Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and host discussions of local interest with on-site China experts.

Established 2007; recently held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. EST

China and the Internet (New York)

Professors Ashley Esarey and Yang Guobin discuss the Internet in China today, and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Annual Members Program (New York)

2009 Annual Members Program: four leading specialists – Joseph Fewsmith, Cheng Li, Alice Miller, and Barry Naughton – discuss the impact of the global economic downturn on China’s leadership and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

May 14, 2009 - Registration: 4:15-4:30 PM; Program: 4:30 – 6:00 PM; Reception: 6:00-6:30 PM

U.S.-China Financial Relations: Past, Present and Future

Marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-China diplomatic relations, the National Committee features former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal in a conversation with National Committee President Stephen Orlins.

Date: April 20, 2009

Roundtable Discussion with Zhang Jingjing

The National Committee hosts a roundtable discussion with Zhang Jingjing, director of litigation, Center for Legal Assistance to Pollution Victims.

Roundtable Discussion with Peter Wilson

The National Committee hosts an informative discussion with Peter Wilson, political counsellor at the British Embassy in Beijing, on March 4, 2009, in New York.

Date: March 4, 2009

U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program

For thirteen years, the U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program has promoted cross-cultural education. Sending American K-12 teachers to China and bringing Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States, the program has fostered the development of language and culture programs at schools across the United States and China.

Established 1996; current 2009-2010 academic year. Upcoming Program Dates: 2010-2011 academic year