Peterson Institute scholar (and NCUSCR director) Dr. Nicholas Lardy demystifies China's recent economic policies and the impact they will have on the global financial rebound.

The National Committee co-hosts a luncheon for Vice President Xi Jinping. Widely expected to be named China's next president, Xi delivers his only scheduled policy speech of his Washington visit at the luncheon.

In introducing her latest book, Dr. Shelley Rigger addressed the critical question of why Taiwan is important to the United States, highlighting economic and political breakthroughs and outlining the complexities surrounding Taiwan's domestic politics.

In the National Committee's third-annual Forum on China's Economy, leading economic thinkers prognosticate what the coming year has in store.

On November 16, dozens of venues across the U.S. will join a live webcast with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and host discussions of local interest with on-site China experts.

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.

The National Committee co-hosted a lunch with the US-China Business Council in honor of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in New York.

Former Secretary of State and National Committee Vice Chairman Henry Kissinger discusses his new book On China. Dr. Kissinger examines how China has approached diplomacy, strategy, and negotiation throughout its history and reflects on the impact this history has on the global balance of power in the 21st century.

Dr. Ken Lieberthal, director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, discusses his latest book Managing the China Challenge, outlining the potential pitfalls of doing business in China and what he believes are the keys to success.

The National Committee celebrates 45 years of promoting constructive U.S.-China relations and recognizes Jan Berris for 40 years of service to the organization at its 2011 Member's Program.

On April 7, Admiral Robert F. Willard, at the helm of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) since 2007, will speak about the current security atmosphere in the Asia-Pacific region, with a special focus on China.

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.

Regional experts Richard Bush, Ian Bremmer and Kent Calder provided insight into the current state of the relationship between China, Japan, Russia and the two Koreas during a panel discussion at the Japan Society.

At a Committee-hosted luncheon, held during the president's January 2011 state visit to Washington, D.C., Hu Jintao expresses optimism for the future of U.S.-China relations.

At a forum held at the New York Stock Exchange, Chinese economists share their views on China's economic prospects in 2011 and the impact of those prospects on the global economy.

In his latest book, Dr. Edward Steinfeld discusses China's rise, challenging many preconceived notions about how the country operates, both internally and externally.

Expressing optimism about the future of U.S.-China relations, Premier Wen stresses China’s commitment to openness and reform

Program focuses on security topics not conventionally discussed in military training: climate change, economic development, China’s use of soft power, scientific and technological development, and more.

In his new memoir, Ambassador Platt recounts his role at the center of the top-level meetings that signaled the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two countries in the 1960s and 70s.

Deborah Bräutigam's new book, The Dragon's Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa, tackles the myths and explains the realities of China's Africa policy.

The founder and CEO of Hong Kong think tank Civil Exchange addressed the economy, civil society, the Hong Kong government, and perceptions of Hong Kong today.

Zachary Karabell discusses his new book Superfusion: How China and America Became One Economy and Why the World's Prosperity Depends on It at Jones Day, New York.

Author Lynne Joiner discusses her new book Honorable Survivor: Mao's China, McCarthy's America, and the Persecution of John Q. Service at The Henry Luce Foundation.

The National Committee hosts an hour-long tele-conference for forty participants with National Committee members Rear Admiral Michael McDevitt, US Navy (ret), and Dr. David M. Finkelstein.

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.

Two-day seminar in Beijing brings together many of those involved in the 1979 normalization of relations, including U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy and Major General John Fugh share the remarkable story of having John Leighton Stuart's ashes buried in Hangzhou, nearly five decades after his death.

Victor Fung, chairman of the Li & Fung Group in Hong Kong and a long-time friend of the National Committee, offers an Asia/Pacific perspective on the multilateral trading system.

Before more than 500 guests, Premier Wen delivers an address on Sino-American relations, highlighting the progress our two nations have made since his last visit in 2003.

Delegation of American mayors and other municipal leaders meet with Chinese government, business, and NGO leaders to share best practices in the field of green initiatives and sustainable urban development.

In July, 2008, the National Committee brought together 30 of the best minds on various aspects of China and several specialists in other areas for a synergistic, cross-cutting look at some of the major challenges facing China and the United States and what the best policies might be to enhance cooperation and ameliorate conflict over them.

A cross-section of educators, hand- picked by the top students in the United States, learn more about China and U.S.-China relations at the annual Master Teacher China Seminar.

The National Committee co-hosted a dinner in Washington, DC, in honor of Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China during his visit as part of the Strategic & Economic Dialogue.

James Filippatos, Assistant Administrator for International Aviation,
Federal Aviation Administration, joins us for a discussion on United States-China Aviation Cooperation. (New York Event)

Alexandra Harney discusses her recently published book, The China Price: The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage.

A conference call program for National Committee members to discuss the history and present situation in Tibet as well as the implications of recent events for U.S.-China relations and the Beijing Olympics.

In an off-the- record session, Mr. James Heimowitz, President & CEO, North Asia and Chairman, China of Hill & Knowlton Asia Ltd., discussed the media and public relations issues surrounding the Beijing Olympics. (New York Event)

Andrew Kohut and Victor Yuan draw on public opinion surveys conducted by their respective organizations to identify similarities and differences in the international outlooks of American and Chinese citizens, and considered the implications for policy-makers in both countries.

In this off-the-record conference call with National Committee members, three specialists offer their analysis of how the current product safety issue has developed over the last several months.

National Committee and two partners worked 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.

Professor Wang Jisi, dean, School of International Studies, Peking University, reprised one of the themes raised in his 2005 Foreign Affairs article, “China’s Search for Stability with America,” and focused on areas where Chinese and American interests converge and diverge in Asia.

Former North Carolina Democratic Senator John Edwards gets educated about China by engaging in direct dialogues with Chinese officials, business executives and specialists.

Professors Robert A. Scalapino and Lucian Pye, two distinguished scholars in the U.S.-China relations field, discuss the founding of the National Committee, its work over the past 40 years and the role it might play in the future.

The dinner, on April 20, 2006, affords the president of the People’s Republic of China his only opportunity to offer a public address in Washington, DC.

The Asia Society, Korea Society and National Committee on U.S.-China Relations cosponsor an evening discussion with Christopher Hill, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, on the Six-Party Talks.

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

Program sends delegation of leaders from American organizations active in public education about world affairs to China in October 1975. Visit provides opportunity for George H.W. Bush to meet Deng Xiaoping for the first time.

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.

The National Committee has been working with the Preventive Defense Project since 1998 on a collaborative effort focusing on Northeast Asian security issues. At the core o the project are Track II discussions engaging American, mainland China and Taiwan military and political leaders.

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

Participants bond over a nine-day training program in San Diego focusing on conflict management and resolution. Formal training is balanced with informal group bonding activities that established sense of camaraderie, trust, and friendship among all three groups.

Committee helps the Rockefeller Foundation look at how China’s emergence affects the foundation’s strategies and goals.

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.

A one-hour docu-mentary on the history and work of the National Committee created by The Visionaries will air in two parts starting in January, 2012.

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.

Started in September 1984 as an off-the-record gathering of leading citizens of China and America, the U.S.-China Dialogue was the first formal instance of Track II diplomacy in the Sino-American relationship.