On April 24, USCET co-hosted the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations’ annual CHINA Town Hall, in collaboration with Young China Watchers (YCW) in Washington, D.C. This year’s discussion focused on President Trump’s China policy during the first 100 days of his new administration. Our local discussion featured Sean Stein, President of the US-China Business Council…
On April 15, 2025, USCET proudly launched our new monthly China Connections series with “Let Only the Red Flowers Bloom: A Conversation with Emily Feng.” This event featured NPR international correspondent Emily Feng, widely recognized for bringing the complexities of modern China to global audiences through her reporting. For the series’ launch, USCET featured Emily…
Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 pm in Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington DC The CHINA Town Hall, organized by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR), is a nationwide program that offers a comprehensive overview of the current U.S.-China relationship and its local impact—shaping discussions in communities across the country. By connecting…
Tuesday, April 15 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm in Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington DC China Connections Why should Americans be interested in China? USCET launches China Connections, a new monthly series hosting discussions with experts to explore their work, gain insights into current events, and learn what a career in the…
On February 12, 2025, USCET hosted its latest event in the Asian American Author Series, featuring Fae Myenne Ng and her memoir Orphan Bachelors. The webinar was attended by over 70 students and scholars from across China and the U.S. to engage in a thought-provoking discussion about heritage, resilience, and belonging in the Chinese American…
This webinar is part of USCET’s Asian American Authors Series and will take place on the Lantern Festival, a celebration marking the final day of the Lunar New Year festivities. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the Lantern Festival symbolizes family reunions, hope, and light, making it a fitting occasion to reflect on themes of resilience, belonging,…
Written by Song Yi Thirty-five years ago, Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch and Mr. Stuart Bloch endowed the F.Y. Chang Fund for the Study of Chinese Law at Harvard Law School in honor of Ambassador Bloch’s late father, Mr. Fuyun Chang. F.Y. Chang was the first Boxer Indemnity Scholarship recipient to graduate from Harvard Law School…
Deadline Extended: Call for Papers – 20th ASN Conference Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and US-China Education Trust (USCET) cordially invite scholars and students from all disciplines to participate in the American Studies Network (ASN) Conference, “Connecting People, Cultures and Ideas: Re-examining Sino-American Exchange,” to be held on October 25-27 at BFSU in Beijing. This…
Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, President of the F.Y. Chang Foundation and Executive Chair of the US-China Education Trust, spoke about the life and legacy of her late father, F.Y. Chang, at a program celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, co-sponsored by the Renwen Society of the China Institute and the Center on Chinese Education…
Please see links to additional Chinatown resources at the end of this summary. To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, the US-China Education Trust (USCET) hosted an in-person panel focused on challenges for America’s Chinatowns and ways to ensure that they remain a vital part of the Asian American community. The event, made possible by the Ruth…
