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A Message from the National Committee
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On Tuesday, June 2, the National Committee launched a new area of programming aimed at increasing public awareness of issues surrounding racism against Asian-Americans. Our view is that no matter whom it is directed against, racism is abhorrent and unacceptable. The event took place in the midst of our country’s upheaval following the killing of George Floyd, which makes us even more keenly aware of the importance of talking to each other about these issues. We at the Committee will continue to wrestle with issues of racism in future programs. Our hope is that the current crisis will inspire a desperately-needed national conversation about race relations that will lead to tangible change.
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Combating Anti-Asian Racism in the United States
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With the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, reports of racism against Asian-Americans have risen sharply, drawing renewed attention to issues of bias, immigration, and the place of Asian-Americans in society. On June 2, the National Committee held a virtual discussion with Professor Jennifer Ho and author John Pomfret on the history of anti-Chinese/Asian racism in the United States, the impact of coronavirus-related racism, and the importance of uniting across our communities against all forms of discrimination.
Event video I Five key takeaways from the discussion
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Please continue to check our website for more information about upcoming programs.
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Highlights from our NCUSCR community in the news this month.
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As Covid-19 continues to present unprecedented challenges to every level of the global economy, the National Committee brought together leading American and Chinese experts on economics and trade for a virtual series, sharing analysis and projections on key issues. The final program in this series, Coronavirus Crisis: Prospects for U.S.-China Cooperation in Combatting the Global Economic Downturn, was held on May 27.
- Nicholas R. Lardy, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Robert E. Rubin, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary
- Lu Feng, Director, China Macroeconomic Research Center, Peking University
- Yao Yang, Professor and Dean, National School of Development, Peking University
Event video | Five key takeaways from the discussion | Other events in this series
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NCUSCR Director Anja Manuel and Paul Triolo of Eurasia Group were the featured speakers in the second program of an ongoing virtual series, Navigating China's Technological Rise, held on May 8. In a conversation moderated by NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins, they discussed the policies that contributed to China’s technological rise, the geopolitical implications of this rise, how U.S. firms should approach this new order, and how recent developments have affected technological collaboration.
The series will continue with a third event on June 15, with NCUSCR Director Bill Ford of General Atlantic to discuss investing in innovation. Register here.
Event video | Other events in this series
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Report Launch: Two-Way Street 2020 Update
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New data indicates that plunging U.S.-China investment flows may complicate a post-coronavirus economic recovery, according to the latest National Committee-Rhodium Group report, released at a virtual event on May 11. The program featured report authors Thilo Hanemann and NCUSCR Director Daniel Rosen, both of Rhodium Group; Ker Gibbs, president of AmCham Shanghai; Rebecca Fannin, founder/editor of Silicon Dragon Ventures; and NCUSCR President Stephen Orlins, in a discussion of the latest investment data in light of deteriorating bilateral relations, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report | Event video | Key takeaways from the discussion
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Examining American Views on China
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A new Pew Research Center survey shows increasingly negative perceptions of China by Americans, a development that has repercussions for U.S.-China relations, economic friction, and foreign policy discussions. On March 14, National Committee President Stephen Orlins moderated a virtual program with Pew Research Center Senior Researcher Laura Silver to discuss the study’s key findings and better understand American perceptions of China heading into the 2020 elections.
Event video | Five key takeaways from the discussion
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2020 Annual Members Program Featuring Robert Zoellick
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Former World Bank President and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Zoellick spoke to NCUSCR members and friends at this year's (virtual) annual members program on May 19. Ambassador Zoellick assessed current American and Chinese policies and discussed the potential risks and opportunities as both countries navigate the global pandemic, U.S. elections, and the global threats that demand cooperative solutions.
Key remarks | Event video | Five key takeaways from the discussion
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Two Sessions, Two Directions, Many Challenges
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As the 2020 annual meeting of China's National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference came to a close, Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair of China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Sun Yun, senior fellow and co-director of the East Asia Program and director of the China Program at the Stimson Center, both fellows from the Committee’s Public Intellectuals Program, joined the National Committee on May 29 for a virtual event on key takeaways from China’s “Two Sessions” or “Lianghui”.
Event video | Five key takeaways from the discussion
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The National Committee’s Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) fellows actively publish op-eds, provide interviews, and inform the public about U.S.-China relations. Below are highlights from this month.
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Diana Fu (PIP VI) was featured on BBC World News on May 23. Her analysis of China’s Hong Kong strategy was informed by her participation in the January 2020 PIP trip to Mainland China and Hong Kong
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Sheena Chestnut Greitens (PIP IV) joined Slate’s Political Gabfest podcast on May 28 where she discussed U.S.-China Relations
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Yanzhong Huang (PIP II) appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, assessing China’s COVID-19 vaccine developments
More content from NCUSCR PIP fellows can be found by following #PIPfellow on Twitter.
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Schwarzman Alumni Discuss U.S.-China Relations
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During the month of May, NCUSCR and Schwarzman Scholars held two events with program alumni to discuss the current state of U.S.-China relations. On May 14, former NCUSCR President John Holden met virtually with alumni to discuss the Oscar-winning documentary, American Factory, and reflect on the success and failures of cross-cultural relationships. On May 28, alumni gathered to learn more about U.S.-China relations, public perceptions of China in the United States, and vice versa.
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Fall 2020 Internship Application Now Available!
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We’re seeking fall interns! Gain unique experiences and behind-the-scenes access to the Sino-American field through NCUSCR's virtual internship program. Apply here by July 15.
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Video: Power Insecurity Threatens U.S.-China Relations
Political scientist and NCUSCR PIP Fellow Yuen Yuen Ang examines the political factors behind the deterioration of U.S.-China relations at a time when global cooperation is urgently needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Her short interview is part of the National Committee’s ongoing Coronavirus Impact Series.
Watch the interview
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Video: How Short Videos Have an Impact on the Future of China’s Manufacturing [in Mandarin]
The recent phenomenal rise of short video platforms, like Kuaishou and Douyin, is having a profound and unexpected influence on the transformation of China’s manufacturing industry, according to Dr. Liang Hong, chief economist at China International Capital Corporation. Dr. Liang explains how the 100 million users watching educational videos on Kuaishou will fundamentally affect the ongoing reshaping of global supply chains.
Watch the interview
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Podcast: U.S.-China Commercial Relations, Challenges and Opportunities
NCUSCR Director and Albright Stonebridge Group Principal Amy Celico explains the fundamental challenges facing the U.S.-China commercial relationship, why the Phase 1 trade deal is a positive development, and how COVID-19 is highlighting the role of foreign investors in China’s economic growth trajectory.
Listen to the podcast
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U.S.-China Insights: The Future of Taiwan
Seton Hall University law professor and Taiwan expert Margaret Lewis explores the possibilities for mainland-Taiwan relations as well as the local issues that will define both President Tsai's second term and the near future of Taiwan.
Watch the 4 minute video
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