Sustaining China's Economic Growth after the Global Financial Crisis

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.

February 27, 2012

China's Economy in 2012: Forecast and Analysis from Leading Chinese Economists

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

January 9, 2012; 8:30 am - 12:15 pm

CHINA Town Hall

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.

Established 2007; last held October 18, 2010. Upcoming program: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. EST

China's Changing Labor Market

Join leading experts Albert Park and Kam Wing Chan as they discuss China's rising wages, the dwindling supply of migrant labor, the impact of labor regulations, and the continued competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing.

October 18, 8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Managing the China Challenge

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.

May 24, 2011

Annual Members Program (New York)

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.

May 23, 2011 Registration: 4:15 - 4:30 PM; Program: 4:30 - 6:00 PM; Reception: 6:00 - 6:30 PM

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 April 6, 2011.

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

Perils of Proximity: Managing Risk in East Asia

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.

February 14, 2011

China's Economy in 2011: Forecast and Analysis from Leading Chinese Economists

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.

January 10, 2011; 8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Playing Our Game: Edward Steinfeld

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

November 2, 2010

China Briefings for Mid-Career Military Officers

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.

Established 2007; Past Programs: September 25-28, 2007 (Navy), September 2-5, 2008 (Air Force), July 27-29, 2010 (Army)

Roundtable: Ambassador Ma Zhengang

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

April 16, 2010

Timothy Stratford: Challenges in U.S.-China Economic 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.

April 1, 2010

China's Economy in 2010: A Forum at the NYSE

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.

January 7, 2010

Superfusion: Zachary Karabell

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.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Program: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

U.S.-China Financial Relations: Past, Present and Future

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.

Date: April 20, 2009

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

NCUSCR President Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Flanked by others intimately involved in strengthening U.S.-China relations, NCUSCR president Steve Orlins rings the Opening Bell in honor of 30 years of normalized relations between our two countries.

Date: January 5, 2009

U.S. Trade Enforcement Agenda with China: Discussion with Claire Reade

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

Event Date: Tuesday, December 2 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

The Multilateral Trading System: An Asia/Pacific perspective

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.

Event Date: Thursday, October 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Municipal Leaders Delegations

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.

Past Program Dates: June 15-25, 2007; September 6-14, 2008

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

Master Teachers China Seminar

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.

Established 2007; last held June 23, 2008. Upcoming program dates: TBD

Dinner in Honor of Vice Premier Wang Qishan

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.

Program Date: June 18, 2008

AmCham-China Panel (New York)

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

Event Date: Thursday, May 15 Registration/Reception: 5:30-6:00 Program: 6:00-7:00

Roundtable Discussion on The China Price (New York)

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

Event Date: April 22, 2008

Managing the Dragon

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.

Event Date: March 19, 2008

International Climate Change Negotiations: Beijing and Washington Strategies

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.

Event Date: Feb 26, 2008

Public Intellectuals Program

Comprised of 20 young American China scholars, the Public Intellectuals Program expands and deepens the scholars' knowledge of aspects of China beyond their own specialties and encourages their active engagement as public intellectuals both within and beyond their professional and geographic communities.

Program inaugurated in 2005. Third cohort of Fellows selected summer 2011.

Doing Business in China

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.

Event Date: September 24, 2007

U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

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.

Program Dates: 2002-2007

Developing Shanghai's Financial Sector

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.

Event Date: April 17, 2007

Past as Prologue: A Discussion with the National Committee's Founders

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.

Event Date: May 3, 2006

Dinner in honor of President Hu Jintao

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.

Event Date: April 20, 2006

Workshop on the Development of a Modern Banking System

At the invitation of the People’s Bank of China, a delegation of American banking specialists travel to several Chinese cities to offer workshops on the development of a modern banking system.

Program Dates: May 30 - June 10, 1994

Scholar Orientation Program

Committee-organized study tour program supplements the academic training Chinese scholars and students already receive while studying at U.S. institutions by giving greater exposure to America’s history, culture, and key institutions.

Established: 1980; last held 2002

World Affairs Delegation

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.

Program Dates: October 6-23, 1975

Rockefeller Foundation Project

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

Established in 2005; last held March 2008. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

The Visionaries: Ping Pong Diplomacy

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.

U.S.-China Distinguished Citizens Dialogue

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.

Established in 1984; last held June 13-23, 2002

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

Track II Economic Dialogue – Finding Common Ground

At informal closed-door discussions in New York and Beijing, leading economic thinkers with the ears of the U.S. and Chinese governments agree upon a set of principles for managing economic ties between the two countries.

January 8-9, 2010; June 18-19, 2010

Visit of Michael Moskow, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Committee programs a week-long trip to Beijing and Shanghai for Michael Moskow, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Program Dates: March 22-29, 2007

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