Recent Events

Andrew Small analyzes reports on the mass detention of ethnic Uyghurs in Xinjiang in the context of international terrorism.

Professors Rory Truex and Benjamin Liebman discuss challenges faced by American China scholars amid allegations of censorship and self-censorship.

Pieter Bottelier analyzes the evolution of economic policy in China since the establishment of the People’s Republic, as shifts in the political landscape often determined whether policy was driven by economic pragmatism or ideology.

The twelfth annual CHINA Town Hall took place on October 9, 2018 at 100+ venues across the United States and Greater China, and featured Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state and national security advisor, as the national webcast speaker.

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee explores the intricacies of artificial intelligence in both China and the United States, and the impact that advances will have on both AI superpowers.

Dr. Ji Li shares his findings on Chinese commercial activity in the United States, and adherence to U.S. legal and regulatory institutions.  

Stephen R. Platt discusses his new book, offering a unique perspective on one of the most consequential events in Chinese history.

Consul General Kurt W. Tong of the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong reflects on political and economic issues facing the city, and their impact on U.S. policy in the region. 

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan discusses his new book and the impact of General Marshall’s mission to China on American domestic and foreign policy.

Peggy Blumenthal and David Zweig discuss the impact of Chinese students on American academic institutions and what happens when the students return to China.

National Committee President Stephen Orlins, along with panelists Amy Celico, Robert Daly, and Evan Medeiros, reflect on the recent challenges in the U.S.-China relationship.

Scott D. Seligman tells the forgotten story of a young man's abuse by the police and his arduous, seven-year journey through the legal system that culminated in a landmark Supreme Court ruling, setting the stage for many years later.