Leading experts from the United States and China attended a series of productive talks at the 15th annual U.S.-China Track II Strategic Security Dialogue, followed by meetings with officials in Beijing.
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is pleased to announce the ninth round of fellows in its Public Intellectuals Program (PIP), generously funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York. The twenty fellows comprise a wide range of research interests, geographic locations, and types of institutions. Launched in 2005, PIP identifies outstanding […]
President Orlins received the U.S.-China Friendship award presented by U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our executive vice chair and long time friend and advisor, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger. At the same time we are grateful for his unwavering commitment to ensuring that relations between the United States and China move forward in ways that are beneficial not only to themselves, but to the whole world.
The National Committee is pleased to announce a $1.1 million donation from Xcoal Energy & Resources in support of the Now More Than Ever 50th Anniversary Campaign. Xcoal’s gift will underwrite flagship programs such as the Young Leaders Forum and the track II economic and energy dialogues; support new initiatives including the Leaders Speak series; and build capacity through the technology and talent funds. Mr. Thrasher’s 40 years of experience in the coal industry, during a time when the sector has undergone many changes, has enabled him to lead Xcoal in becoming the largest exporter of U.S. coal to Asia, and to seek innovation in a changing energy landscape by broadening its scope to include natural gas exploration and infrastructure projects.
The National Committee is pleased to announce that it is launching a new Track II dialogue between the United States and China to discuss issues surrounding healthcare faced by both nations. Under the overall theme of “Providing Effective Healthcare,” the dialogue will examine the effectiveness of the healthcare systems in China and the United States and recommend ways to better measure and manage the delivery and efficiency of healthcare in the two countries. Dr. Olivier Brandicourt, CEO of the global healthcare provider Sanofi and a director of the National Committee, has encouraged and supported the Committee to undertake this project, which is one of the new initiatives celebrating the Committee’s 50th Anniversary.
The National Committee is pleased to count Mastercard among its lead supporters with its gift of $500,000 to the Now More Than Ever 50th Anniversary Campaign. Mastercard’s commitment to the National Committee mirrors the investments it has made in China over the past three decades by underwriting innovative and effective programming, such as the Leaders Speak series, Economic Track II Dialogue, and Diplomat Orientation Program.