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China: Views from Congress

Congressmen Charles Boustany and Rick Larsen share their perspectives on Congressional views of China and potential China-related legislation. Congressmen Boustany and Larsen co-chair the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group, which seeks to educate members of Congress on U.S.-China issues through meetings with leaders from the United States and China.

September 26, 2011; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Briefing for New Members of Congress

Freshmen members of Congress and members of the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group sit down with two former Secretaries of State to discuss the history of Sino-American relations and current issues affecting the relationship.

Past Programs: February 28, 2007; April 28, 2009. Upcoming Program: March 31, 2011

Congressional Staff Delegation to China (1976)

While a few staff members accompanied their Senators and Congressmen on Congressional trips to China in the early 70s, it was not until 1976 that the first group made up entirely of Senate and House committee staff members visited China.

Program Dates: July 26-August 9, 1976

Congressional Members Delegation

Members of Congress travel to China with Committee president Stephen Orlins to meet with high-level officials, discussing security issues and military to military relations.

Established 1996; last held: May 2009. Upcoming Program Dates: April 24 - May 1, 2011

Congressional Staff Delegations to China

Committee organizes listening tours to China for Congressional staffers to get a clearer understanding of the country's accomplishments and challenges.

Last held: August 20-29; next planned for late fall/winter 2011