Governance & Civil Society

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

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

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

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China's Grassroots NGOs

Date Inaugurated

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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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

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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

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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

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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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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: Views from Congress

lee anne shaffer — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:24:33 -0500

Date

September 26, 2011; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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China: Views from Congress, a Discussion with Congressmen Charles Boustany and Rick Larsen

Date Inaugurated

September 26, 2011

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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.

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Luncheon in honor of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

marc berger — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:45:45 -0500

Date

September 22, 2011

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National Committee honors Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

Date Inaugurated

September 22, 2011

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The National Committee co-hosted a lunch with the US-China Business Council in honor of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in New York.

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Vice President Joseph R. Biden’s China Trip: Implications for U.S.-China Relations

lee anne shaffer — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:13:27 -0500

Date

Thursday, August 25

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Dr. Jeffrey Bader Discusses Vice President Joseph R. Biden's China Trip

Date Inaugurated

August 25, 2011

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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.