The Party: The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers

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

September 20, 2011

Seminar Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

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

Date: January 12 - 13, 2009

China, the United States and the Emerging Global Agenda

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.

Date: July 13-15, 2008

Making Sense of a Changing China

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

Event Date: January 3, 2008

China's 17th Party Congress: An Initial Assessment

Dr. Cheng Li, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, and Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy , vice chairman at Kissinger Associates, speak about the implications of the 17th Party Congress for China and U.S.-China relations.

Event Date: October 24, 2007

China: Fragile Superpower

In a Washington discussion, Susan Shirk highlights some of the key themes of her book, China: Fragile Superpower.

Event Date: April 12, 2007

Young Political Leaders Delegation

Two years before normalization of relations, program provides young American elected officials and others involved in local and state politics with an opportunity to meet with their counterparts and increase their understanding of China.

Program Dates: May 17-June 1, 1977