Understanding the Modern Chinese Consumer

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

June 1, 2012

U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium

Foreign Policy Colloquium provides Chinese students an opportunity to learn about the making and implementation of U.S. foreign policy from the experts themselves.

Established 2003; last held June 8-11, 2011

Luncheon in Honor of Vice President Xi Jinping

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.

February 15, 2012

CHINA Town Hall

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.

Established 2007; last held November 16, 2011

Young Leaders Forum

Group of highly accomplished “30-somethings,” half from the United States , half from China, build cross-cultural understanding and professional networks as they explore substantive issues and develop enduring friendships.

Established 2002; last held October 26-30, 2011.

Student Leaders Exchange

For two weeks each year, outstanding senior high school students from the United States and China put down their books and see firsthand what life is like in the other country.

Established 2004; Upcoming Program Dates to China: June 23-July 8, 2011

Environmental Law Professionals Exchange

Program to China: Study Visit-- November 5-18, Fellowship-- November 18- December 18, 2011; Program to the United States: Study Visit-- May 31-June 12; Fellowship and Academic Program--June 13-July 17, 2011

U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program

For fifteen years, the U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program has promoted cross-cultural education. Sending American K-12 teachers to China and bringing Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States, the program has fostered the development of language and culture programs at schools across the United States and China.

Established 1996; current 2010-2011 academic year. Upcoming Program Dates: 2011-2012 academic year

Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

Established 1981; Last held: July 3 - July 29, 2011

Education Delegations to the United States

Twice annual education delegations visit American schools, federal government agencies, and education-related NGOs to learn about innovations and challenges in the U.S. education system, with an eye toward applying this knowledge in a Chinese context.

Established 1980; Last Held: November 6 - 19, 2010; Upcoming Program Dates: TBA

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.

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

Sino-American Dialogue on the Rule of Law & Human Rights

Leading American and Chinese legal officials, academics and attorneys gather to discuss developments in four areas of law that affect human rights.

The Visionaries: Ping Pong Diplomacy

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.