With the U.S.-China relationship arguably at its most fraught since Richard Nixon’s overtures to the PRC fifty years ago, both nations are facing challenges on multiple fronts, including economic, political, ideological, and security.
The National Committee held its annual members program on May 24, 2022 featuring NCUSCR Directors Paul Haenle, Ben Harburg, Elizabeth Knup, and Nancy Yao, who considered the past, present, and future of the bilateral relationship from the perspectives of business, think tanks, foundations, and cultural institutions.
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How Powerful is Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping is China’s political leader, but what does that mean in practice? Yuhua Wang, professor of government at Harvard University, analyzes Xi’s status in the Chinese political system and how much influence he has, in our latest U.S.-China Insights explainer video.
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Americans’ Negative Views on China: Latest Pew Survey Results
Pew Research Center Senior Researcher Laura Silver discusses the findings from a Pew report released in April that examines Americans' views on the Russia-China relationship, China's economy, Taiwan, and more.
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EVs and U.S.-China Relations: Driving up the Markets
The electric vehicle (EV) market has recently experienced a takeoff. In an interview conducted by Sarah Tatsis (Blackberry), Tom Cooney (General Motors), and William Lai (PATEO) discuss the surge in global EV market growth and ramifications for the United States and China.
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North Korea’s Missile Tests: What Do They Mean?
Sue Mi Terry of the Wilson Center joins National Committee President Stephen Orlins to discuss North Korea’s recent weapons tests, China’s response, and the implications for U.S.-China relations.
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Cultural Differences Reflected in Sports Diplomacy
He Hui, professor at the School of History and Culture of South China Normal University, discusses cultural differences between China and the United States through the lens of sports diplomacy, including analyzing the meaning of the famous slogan “friendship first, competition second" in the Chinese context. In Mandarin with English subtitles.
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The Professional Fellows Program places mid-level professionals from China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, and Taiwan working in environmental sustainability, legal aid, philanthropy, and community building at American host organizations. Applicants must be proficient in English, aged 25 to 40, and committed to returning home to continue working in their fields. Fellows will travel to the United States for in-person placements in spring 2023, circumstances permitting. NCUSCR receives generous support from the U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs to manage the program.
Please encourage qualified people to apply. Applications must be received by July 15, 2022.
We’re hiring! The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Visit our website for more details on these positions and application instructions.
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