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China's Grassroots NGOs: Comparing Beijing, Yunnan and Guangdong

Jon Lowet — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:30 -0600

Date

March 13, 2012 - morning (exact time still TBD)

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China's Grassroots NGOs

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March 13, 2012

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Registration for the program will open in a few weeks.

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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.

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Sustaining China's Economic Growth after the Global Financial Crisis

Jon Lowet — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:25:01 -0600

Date

February 27, 2012

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Sustaining China's Economic Growth after the Global Financial Crisis

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February 27, 2012

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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.

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Luncheon in Honor of Vice President Xi Jinping

marc berger — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:19:25 -0600

Date

February 15, 2012

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National Committee honors PRC vice president during his visit to Washington, DC

Date Inaugurated

February 15, 2012

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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.

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Human Rights Dialogues in the Year of the Dragon

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:46:32 -0600

Date

Date: January 20, 2012

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Conversation with John T. Kamm, founder and chairman of the Dui Hua Foundation

Date Inaugurated

January 20, 2012

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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.

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Why Taiwan Matters: Dr. Shelley Rigger

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:21:56 -0600

Date

January 18, 2011

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Dr. Shelley Rigger outlined Taiwan's importance as an economic and political player on the global stage

Date Inaugurated

January 18, 2012

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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.

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

lee anne shaffer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:38:08 -0600

Date

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

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Chinese economists make predictions for 2012

Date Inaugurated

January 9, 2012

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

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The Oil Prince’s Legacy: Rockefeller Philanthropy in China

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:46:05 -0600

Date

December 8, 2011

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Dr. Mary Bullock discusses her book, The Oil Prince's Legacy

Date Inaugurated

December 8, 2011

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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.

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Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:34:23 -0600

Date

November 30, 2011

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Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

Date Inaugurated

November 30, 2011

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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.

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CHINA Town Hall

Jon Lowet — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:39:19 -0500

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

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A national day of programming, CHINA Town Hall connects public with China policymakers and specialists

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November 16, 2011

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53 venues in the U.S. and Greater China participated in the 2010 CHINA Town Hall

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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.

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China's Changing Labor Market

Jon Lowet — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:23:43 -0500

Date

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

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China's Changing Labor Market

Date Inaugurated

October 18, 2011

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Space is limited; pre-registration required. To register, send name, title, and organization to GPlus_Meetings@gplus.com. Include subject line "China's Changing Labor Markets"

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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.