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Best Practices in E-Government in Mainland China, Taiwan, and American Cities

Experts discuss (and demonstrate) best practices of municipal e-governance systems currently in use in cities across the globe.

Program Dates to China and Taiwan: June 29-July 11, 2007; to the U.S.: March 8-20, 2008

Robert Zoellick

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: TBD

U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

National Committee and two partners work with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on a multi-year effort to assist the Chinese government in its efforts to strengthen protection of workers’ rights and to comply with internationally recognized labor standards.

Program Dates: 2002-2007

Community Planning for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

Project takes a close look at the community planning models used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Program Dates to the U.S.: November 2004; to China: May 2005

Journalists Delegation

Working with the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Committee expands its U.S.-China exchange programs beyond sports and culture by hosting a group of Chinese journalists. The Committee introduces them to their professional counterparts and provides a window into American life.

Program Dates: May 17-June 15, 1973

HIV/AIDS and the Chinese Media

Two-way exchange seeks to help raise the level of discourse in Chinese news media about HIV/AIDS and related issues, call attention to society’s attitudes towards marginalized groups, encourage community involvement in finding solutions, and stimulate policy debates on a national response.

Program Dates to the U.S.: March 25-April 7, 2006; to China: May 19-31, 2006

A. Doak Barnett Memorial Essay Contest

Committee's A. Doak Barnett Memorial Essay Contest challenges Chinese and American graduate students to reflect on essential aspects of the United States-China relationship.

Established 2000; last held 2005

Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs

Administered in 2005-2006, the Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs project provided Chinese NGO professionals the opportunity to receive practical training in volunteer management from American NGO experts.

Program Dates to China: November 30 – December 18, 2005; to the U.S.: February 25 – April 3, 2006

Survey of Programs on United States-China Relations and Security Issues

Committee conducts a survey of programs addressing Sino-American relations and security issues.

Program Dates: 2005-2006

Conference on Central-Provincial Fiscal Relations

Participants focus on changing dynamics between China’s central and provincial governments through the lens of fiscal reform.

Program Dates: July 10-11, 2006