Advertising guru Tom Doctoroff dissects China's evolving consumer culture and what it means for businesses looking to succeed in China.

Former U.S. Ambassador to China and presidential candidate Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. speaks on the current state of U.S.-China relations and the current election cycle at the 46th annual Members Program.

In a conference call moderated by Stephen Orlins, Professors Jerome Cohen and David Lampton discuss the Chen Guangcheng situation and its impact on U.S.-China relations.

Writer and journalist Michelle Loyalka discussed her new book, Eating Bitterness: Stories from the Front Lines of China's Great Urban Migration.

Dr. Cheng Li discusses the political crisis surrounding Bo Xilai and his family, and its impacts on the Chinese leadership transition in the fall, in a conference call.

Dr. Stephen R. Platt, a 2008-2010 fellow in the National Committee's Public Intellectuals Program, discussed his new book, Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom: China, the West, and the Epic Story of the Taiping Civil War.

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.

Anthony J. Spires, associate director of the Centre for Civil Society Studies and assistant professor of sociology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, discusses his survey research comparing local NGOs in Beijing, Yunnan, and Guangdong.

Mike Chinoy, senior fellow at USC’s US-China Institute and CNN's former Beijing Bureau Chief and Senior Asia Correspondent, joins Stephen Orlins for a screening and discussion of Assignment: China, a documentary detailing President Nixon's history-making visit to China in February 1972.

Dr. David M. Finkelstein, vice president of CNA, presents an overview of one of the most complex dimensions of the bilateral relationship – U.S.-China military relations – as well as the Pentagon's new focus on Asia.

Founder and Chair Emeritus of Landesa Roy Prosterman and real estate law and land use expert Zhu Keliang discuss field survey findings on Chinese farmers’ land rights and upcoming reforms that will affect 700 million Chinese farmers over the course of 2012.

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-hosted a luncheon for Vice President Xi Jinping. Widely expected to be named China's next president, Xi delivered his only scheduled policy speech of his Washington visit at the luncheon.

At the outset of the year of the dragon, the National Committee featured founder and chairman of the Dui Hua Foundation John T. Kamm in a conversation with National Committee President Stephen Orlins.

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 December 8, Dr. Mary Brown Bullock, Distinguished Visiting Professor of China Studies at Emory University, discussed her book, The Oil Prince’s Legacy: Rockefeller Philanthropy in China.

On November 30 in New York City, Harvard University professor emeritus Dr. Ezra F. Vogel discussed his new biography, Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China.

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

Leading experts Albert Park and Kam Wing Chan discussed China's rising wages, the dwindling supply of migrant labor, the impact of labor regulations, and the continued competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing.

John S. Watson, Chairman and CEO of Chevron, and Robert A. Iger, President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, accepted on behalf of their companies.

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.

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

Dr. Jeffrey Bader, recently retired senior director for East Asian affairs at the National Security Council and special assistant to the President, discusses the China portion of the Vice President’s upcoming trip to Asia.

Dr. Shawn Shieh, director of the China Development Brief Translation Project, discusses new findings that point to a burgeoning relationship between foundations and nonprofit organizations in China.

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.

Author Michael Meyer discusses his first book, The Last Days of Old Beijing, detailing the capital city's oldest neighborhood and the transformations that took place in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games.

On April 25, University of California, San Diego Professor Susan Shirk will examine the influence the media and internet have over Chinese politics during a National Committee public program.

The Ford Foundation's Ira Belkin discussed the current state of the rule of law in China during a public program at NYU's School of Law.

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.

Former University of Texas professor Edward Rhoads gives a lecture on his new book Stepping Forth into the World about the fascinating history of the first 120 Chinese students to study in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century.

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.

Head of the China Society for People's Friendship Studies meets with National Committee members and staff to discuss recent initiatives and developments in Sino-American relations.

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

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.

Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Joseph Kahn reflect on a changing China from both sides of the academic/journalism divide.

Professor Cohen , a pioneer in the field of Chinese and Asian legal studies in the United States and an important player in the re-opening of U.S.-China relations, reflects on the last five decades of Chinese legal development.

The former Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom looked at the current state of the U.S.-China relationship.

Professor David Zweig analyzes China’s search for resource security, particularly energy security. He is Chair Professor, Division of Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Director of the Center on China’s Transnational Relations.

Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs, Mr. Stratford highlights some of the core trade issues in the U.S.-China relationship, touches on the available tools and approaches for addressing these issues, and describes the complex context in which these tools may be used.

Ira Belkin, program officer on law and rights at the Ford Foundation in Beijing, shared his insights on trends in human rights and the rule of law in China.

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.

Through three distinct stories, the author tracks how the automobile and improved roads are transforming modern China.

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.

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.

Leading economists from China analyze what lies ahead for China in a forum organized by the National Committee and the China Center for Economic Research.

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.

David Barboza shared his personal experiences and insights about China and the role the media plays in the relationship in an informal, off-the-record roundtable discussion hosted by the National Committee on October 22, 2009.

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.

Congressman Rick Larsen shares his perspectives on Congressional views of China and potential China-related legislation. Congressman Larsen co-founded and co-chairs the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group, which educated members of Congress on U.S.-China issues through meetings with leaders from the United States and China.

At a dinner held in their honor following the July 2009 S&ED, Wang Qishan and Dai Bingguo emphasize the importance of U.S.-China collaboration and cooperation, both as a means of emerging from the global economic crisis and of addressing other issues of concern.

Dr. Lai, Minister of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, talks about the steady steps Taiwan is taking to build mutual trust across the Strait.

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

Renowned author, journalist and broadcaster Simon Winchester discusses his New York Times Best Seller The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom.

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.

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

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.

Five former U.S. ambassadors to China appear together for the first time at an unforgettable National Committee event.

Claire Reade, Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement, USTR, leads a discussion on U.S. Trade Enforcement Agenda with China.

Huang Mengfu, Chairman, China Foundation for Human Rights Development, speaks about China's development at Harvard University

Professor Pan focuses on Chinese policies toward Israel and Iran. (New York Event)

Professor Cui Liru, president of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Research (CICIR), and his colleagues consider the foreign policy of the new U.S. administration, particularly regarding China, the Middle East, South Korea, and the DPRK.

Roundtable features Sun Chao, Party Secretary for Shanghai's Minhang District.

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.

During the Beijing Olympics, the National Committee sent its members and friends a series of "post cards" from China intended to complement the extensive media coverage of the Games.

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.

AmCham-China leaders Michael Barbalas, John Watkins, and James Zimmerman give an American business perspective from China. (New York Event)

Judge J. Clifford Wallace, senior circuit judge from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, joins us for a discussion of Judicial Reform in China. (New York Event)

Discussion with author David Shambaugh, professor of political science and international affairs, George Washington University. (New York Event)

Admiral Timothy J. Keating, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, will discuss transformed U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea; appropriate U.S. presence and forward basing; a maturing, constructive relationship with China; and how an expanding multilateral approach to crisis management will remain the command’s foundation for regional security. (New York Event)

Author David M. Lampton discusses his latest book, The Three Faces of Chinese Power: Might, Money and Minds. (New York Event)

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)

Young & Restless in China follows the lives of nine young people over four years as they struggle to find their way in a country changing faster than any in history. After the screening, the producer, documentary filmmaker Sue Williams of Ambrica Productions, joins for a discussion.

A conference call program for National Committee members to discuss the outcome of the March 22 Taiwan presidential election.

Jack Perkowski, chairman and CEO of ASIMCO Technologies, gives National Committee members and guests a snapshot view of his experiences in building an automotive parts business in China.

Specialists Rob Bradley and Joanna Lewis discuss U.S. and Chinese government approaches to international climate change negotiations, how the two countries influence each others’ policy formulation and potential openings for cooperation.

In an off-the-record session, Chinese officials clarify for American China-watchers policies adopted at the 17th Party Congress.

In an assessment of the post-1997 landscape in Asia, NYU professor David Denoon discusses the factors that make China the new hub for economic dynamism in Asia, how the lessons of the Asian Financial Crisis continue to influence China’s economic policies and the implications of China’s increasing economic power for U.S. policymakers.

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

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.

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.

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.

Law professors James Feinerman and Titi Liu identify some of the major milestones in China’s legal reforms and highlight some grassroots-level developments, particularly in the field of legal aid.

Beijing-based Economist correspondent Ted Plafker discusses promising economic sectors, provides information on China’s legal landscape, and offers advice on how to promote and distribute products to Chinese consumers, among other topics.

Rob Gifford discusses some of the memorable encounters in his journey along China’s Route 312, as well as other observations from his long tenure as National Public Radio’s Beijing bureau chief.

In a conference call program for National Committee members, the Council on Foreign Relations' Task Force on U.S.-China Relations’s co-chairs, Carla Hills and Dennis Blair, discuss some of the group’s key findings.

This public program examined had a “then and now” focus, as it examined how the work of foreign journalists in China has changed in the 35 years since the signing of the Shanghai Communique.

Dr. Fang Xinghai, Deputy Director, Office of Financial Services, Shanghai Municipal Government, focused on steps Shanghai is taking to position itself both as China’s financial center and, over the longer term, an international financial center.

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

Bates Gill, Freeman Chair in China Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies, traces the shift in China’s security diplomacy to several factors, among them its concern with American primacy in the post-Cold War world, its vision for its own peaceful rise and the emergence of “new thinkers” in China who have provided the theoretical underpinnings for a more pragmatic approach.

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.

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.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the PRC, a series of "postcards" from China intended to capture a sense of the proceedings in Beijing.

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