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YLF Fellows Go Out of this World!
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Dozens of American and Chinese Young Leaders Forum (YLF) Fellows from almost every year of the program gathered online with their spouses and kids for a call with NASA Astronaut and 2008 YLF Fellow, Chris Cassidy, the commander of the International Space Station. Commander Cassidy answered questions about his experience on the station (his third visit) and what he missed most about Earth (smells!).
“Earth is a spaceship for every astronaut that lives on it. And 7.2 billion of us are doing it. I’m on a spaceship right now with just five people; but you guys are on a spaceship with the whole of mankind. You look out the window [of the International Space Station toward Earth] and you see this tiny sliver of atmosphere that’s keeping everybody alive... It just really puts things in perspective, that we all collectively share the same spaceship and we need to take care of it.”
– Chris Cassidy, NASA Astronaut and 2008 NCUSCR YLF Fellow
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Please continue to check our website for more information about upcoming programs.
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The latest iteration of the U.S.-China Track II Dialogue on Maritime Issues and International Law was held virtually on June 29-30. The American and Chinese delegations of legal and geopolitical experts were led by NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins and Dr. Wu Shicun, president of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), respectively.
The two sides met online for forthright and constructive discussions on legal, political, and military aspects of the maritime frictions and activities in the South and East China Seas. The discussions focused on processes that could improve the resolution of maritime disputes, reduce the escalation of tensions, and help develop mutually acceptable outcomes.
Dialogue participants are drafting a framework for managing maritime issues that will be shared with policy makers on both sides of the Pacific.
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The National Committee joined the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan and the Michigan-China Innovation Center to launch a three-part series of virtual webinars that will explore the current and future state of U.S.-China relations amid calls on both sides for bilateral disengagement.
The first program in the series, Bilateral Breakdown: Dynamics of Decoupling, was held on June 18 and explored the various narratives and questions surrounding decoupling, including its origins, the legislative landscape on the Hill, state and local level concerns and implications, and attitudes within China.
- Anna Ashton, Senior Director of Government Affairs, US-China Business Council
- Scott Kennedy, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, CSIS
- Damien Ma, Director and Co-founder, MacroPolo
Event video | Other events in this series
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NCUSCR Director and General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford joined National Committee President Stephen Orlins for a virtual conversation about the future of cross border technology investment and market access, the impact of U.S. and Chinese domestic policy and the trade war on foreign direct investment, and key investment areas for collaboration between the United States and China.
The June 15 event was the third in an ongoing virtual series, Navigating China's Technological Rise, which features conversations with leading experts on critical issues and policies pertaining to China and the technology industry. Videos of the first and second programs in the series can be found on our website.
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Highlights from our NCUSCR community in the news this month.
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Unpacking the U.S. Department of Justice’s China Initiative
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Seton Hall University Professor and Public Intellectuals Program Fellow Margaret K. Lewis joined the National Committee on June 9 to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's "China Initiative," which was launched in 2018 to counter perceived national security threats posed by China and has since gained momentum. Ms. Lewis explained the Initiative and its problematic implications both for the U.S. criminal justice system and for professional collaboration with people who have ties to China.
Key Remarks | Event video | Key takeaways from the discussion
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China, Africa, and American Policy: What We Need to Do
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What does Chinese policy toward Africa mean for the United States, its ties with China, and its relations with the countries of Africa? Professor Deborah Bräutigam, one of the world’s foremost experts on China and Africa and a National Committee director, joined Ambassador Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. ambassador to South Africa and former assistant secretary of state for African affairs, to discuss the intersection of Chinese, African, and American foreign policy.
Event video | Five key takeaways from the discussion
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Champions Day: The End of Old Shanghai
Historian, author, and Public Intellectuals Program Fellow Dr. James Carter launched his new book, Champions Day: The End of Old Shanghai, at a NCUSCR event on June 16. The book explores the multi-faceted history of old Shanghai and the various international influences, characters, and events that shaped the city’s evolution and its profound schisms.
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Ambitious and Anxious: How Chinese College Students Succeed and Struggle in American Higher Education
The National Committee hosted a virtual conversation with Syracuse University Professor, author, and Public Intellectuals Program Fellow YingYi Ma on June 23 to discuss her new book. Ambitious and Anxious looks at Chinese college student experiences in the American higher education system, and explores how American educators and administrators can better help these students.
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Engaging with Congressional Staff During COVID-19
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The National Committee launched a new monthly briefing series exclusively for Congressional staffers on important topics in the bilateral relationship. The first virtual session examined the future of Hong Kong in light of Beijing’s latest moves and included the following speakers.
- Tara Joseph, President, AmCham Hong Kong
- Jan Kiely, Associate Professor of Chinese studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Associate Director, Universities Service Centre for China Studies, CUHK; and Associate Editor, Twentieth Century China
- Pierre Landry, Professor, Department of Government and Public Administration, CUHK, and Co-Director, Universities Service Center for China Studies, CUHK
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Resources from Public Intellectuals Program Fellows
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NCUSCR's Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) Fellows regularly inform the public about U.S.-China relations through op-eds and media interviews. Below is a selection of recent publications.
- Keisha Brown co-authored “Teaching China Through Black History”, which outlines key resources and moments in history of Black connections with China.
- Denise Ho served as a project advisor for the digital resource, “The Mao Era In Objects”, and authored the essay on the “Big Character Poster”.
- Scott Kennedy’s Trustee China Hand blog series offers analysis and insights on various topics U.S.-China relations with a focus on business and trade.
- Huang Yanzhong's InfoGuide focuses on China's historical and modern-day approaches to global governance, and the latter’s implications for the world on multiple issues, including development finance, global health, cyber governance, and climate change.
Get the latest content from NCUSCR PIP Fellows by following #PIPfellow on Twitter.
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Frank Wu Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Students
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Over 60 alumni from three different National Committee next generation leadership initiatives – U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium, Student Leaders Exchange, and Schwarzman Scholars Partnership – gathered for a virtual conversation with Queens College President Frank H. Wu on June 18. Mr. Wu examined the impact of COVID-19 on higher education and college students, discussed anti-Asian racism and xenophobia in the context of the current political moment, and elaborated on the continuing importance of educational exchange.
Key Remarks | Event podcast
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Now Seeking Fall 2020 Interns!
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Gain unique experiences and behind-the-scenes access to the Sino-American field through NCUSCR's dynamic exchanges, Track II dialogues, and public education programs at this critical period in the bilateral relationship through our virtual internship program. Apply here by July 15.
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Video: China’s Technological Rise and American Competitiveness
Former National Intelligence Director and Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Dennis Blair, discusses the rise of China's technological capabilities, related strategic challenges, and how a U.S. approach can best balance regulation and collaboration.
Watch the 10 minute video
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Video: The U.S. Department of Justice’s China Initiative
Seton Hall University School of Law Professor and NCUSCR PIP Fellow Margaret K. Lewis breaks down the U.S. Department of Justice's "China Initiative", which was launched in 2018 to counter perceived national security threats posed by China and has since gained momentum with over 1,000 cases as of February 2020.
Watch the 15 minute video
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Podcast: Frank Wu on High Risks for Higher Education
Frank H. Wu, president of Queens College and former president of the Committee of 100, joined NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins for a discussion on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the U.S. Department of Justice's China Initiative on higher education and the future of Chinese students in the United States.
Listen to the podcast
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U.S.-China Investment 2016-2020: Five Years, Three Shocks
In 2015, Beijing partially removed outbound investment controls and Chinese investment to the United States increased by 130 percent, to $460 billion. Investment between the United States and China has since faced significant obstacles from FIRRMA to the trade war, and now COVID-19. Thilo Hanemann, partner at Rhodium Group, discusses the three shocks in the past five years that have shaped U.S.-China investment.
Watch the 2 minute video
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