Daniel Kritenbrink delivered the 2025 Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations titled “Reflections on a Relationship that Shapes the World” on October 27. Now in its fourteenth year, this annual lecture affords the opportunity for a frank and forthright discussion of current and potential issues between the two countries; it is the first and only ongoing lecture series on U.S.-China relations that takes place on the Mainland.

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is proud to honor Dr. Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, at its annual Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York.

At a time when U.S.-China relations are quite constrained, Deborah Davis, Terry Lautz, Elizabeth Knup, Sheila Melvin, and Yingyi Ma discuss how individual experiences may contribute to a nuanced understanding of the bilateral relationship.

Jane Nakano and Nick Touran, in conversation with Darrin Magee, explore how China's advancements in nuclear energy influence global climate goals, energy security, and technological leadership.

David C. Kang argues that by misunderstanding China’s goals, the United States works against its own long-term interests in East Asia and beyond.

Susan Greenhalgh and Xuan Li offer perspectives on China’s new pro-natalist policies in a conversation with Carl Minzner.

M. Taylor Fravel and Amanda Hsiao join Jennfier Staats to discuss how the June 22, 2025, U.S. strike on Iran is reshaping thinking about deterrence in the Taiwan Strait

Martin Dimitrov analyzes how the Chinese Communist Party has survived for more than 100 years and outlines possible challenges to its future resilience.

Through an examination of the life of Xi Zhongxun, Joseph Torigian sheds light on the power of the Chinese Communist Party and how it affects individuals at its highest levels.

Ian Johnson and Francesco Sisci join Karrie Koesel to discuss the future of China–Vatican relations, examining how religion, diplomacy, and geopolitics intersect during a papal transition.

Scott Kennedy, Deborah Seligsohn, and Denis Simon speak with Abigail Coplin about the renewal of the U.S.-China Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology and the future of bilateral scientific collaboration.

Evan Medeiros and Andrew Polk examine how China’s growing use of economic coercion is reshaping the U.S.-China relationship.