Cultural Exchange

Peter Hessler: Country Driving

marc berger — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:56:50 -0600

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Idlewild Books, 12 W. 19th Street, NYC

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Peter Hessler discusses his new book Country Driving

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February 9, 2010

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

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Dinner Honoring Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo

Joe Weed — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:29:47 -0500

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July 28, 2009

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National Committee co-hosts dinner honoring Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo

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July 28, 2009

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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.

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Once Upon a Time in Beijing: Five U.S. Ambassadors to China

Sara Gavryck — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:13:35 -0600

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December 9, 2008

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Once Upon a Time in Beijing

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December 9, 2008

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Five former U.S. ambassadors to China appeared together in a program for the first time at an unforgettable National Committee event Once Upon a Time in Beijing.

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

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Philadelphia Orchestra and Boston Symphony Visits to China

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:34:05 -0500

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Program dates: September 12-23, 1973 (Philadelphia Orchestra); March 13-20, 1979 (Boston Symphony)

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Committee assists first American orchestra to visits China

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September 11, 1973 - September 22, 1973

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“[The orchestra] very quickly got absorbed by the extent of the hospitality, the warmth of the welcome.... They, like most visitors to China, just got absorbed by the Middle Kingdom.” – Douglas Murray

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With its September 1973 trip to the People’s Republic, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes history, and paves the way for other American orchestras. The Boston Symphony follows in March, 1979.

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A highlight for many members of the orchestra was the opportunity for informal exchanges with Chinese musicians.

Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:12:01 -0500

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Program Dates: December 16, 1972-January 13, 1973

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First Chinese performing arts group visits U.S.

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December 15, 1972 - January 12, 1973

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45 million Americans were able to see a performance, either live or on television.

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Less than eight months after Chinese ping pong team returns home, the National Committee makes history again, hosting the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe for a four-week, four-city tour.

Cultural Exchange

Peter Hessler: Country Driving

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Dinner Honoring Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo

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Once Upon a Time in Beijing: Five U.S. Ambassadors to China

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Philadelphia Orchestra and Boston Symphony Visits to China

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Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

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Op-Ed: Navigating China: Ten Months On, and a Lot to Show for It

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