Join us April 11-22, 2026, for USCET’s inaugural China Study Tour on the sidelines of the pivotal April 2026 summit between Presidents Trump and Xi, offering firsthand insight into the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship at a historic turning point. On this Study Tour, which offers 7-day and 10-day itinerary options, we will journey through…
Monday, February 9, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM ET Lindner Family Commons, Elliott School of International Affairs, Washington, D.C. Join USCET and Young China Watchers for an evening of comedy, culture, and conversation with comedian Jesse Appell celebrating the launch of his new book, This Was Funnier in China: An American Comedian’s Journey to Make China…
Session 2 February 2, 09:00-11:10 Beijing | February 1, 20:00-22:10 Washington DC Keynote: Cold War to Cold War? Legacy of Post-WWII World Order Fireside Chat Panel Discussion: From Allies to Competitors: Tensions in the US-China Relationship Film Screening: A clip from Vinegar Joe – a documentary of General Joseph Stilwell by Shirley Sun Written, directed,…
On November 11, USCET partnered with the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and The Serica Initiative to host the latest installment of the Asian American Authors series, “Across Generations and Oceans: A Fireside Chat with Gish Jen & Qian Julie Wang”. The evening brought together two generations of acclaimed Asian American writers to explore…
On December 17, 2025, USCET convened Session 1 of the 18th American Studies Network (ASN) Conference, titled “Memory and Legacies: 80 Years of the U.S.-China Alliance in World War II.” This landmark event brought together a distinguished group of historians, diplomats, filmmakers, and cultural scholars to examine the complex legacy of the wartime alliance. Ambassador…
On October 21, USCET held its second working group roundtable with representatives from US-China joint-venture universities and American-run academic programs in China. The session focused on assessing the current landscape for American graduate students, faculty, and researchers seeking academic experience in China. Participants emphasized that while there are signs of renewed interest in academic travel…
On September 26, USCET convened a diverse group of leading China scholars and university representatives for its first working group roundtable. The discussion focused on identifying the current barriers to U.S. student and researcher access to China from the perspective of U.S. academic institutions. The session opened with reflections on the sharp decline in the…
Session One December 3, 09:00-11:20 Beijing | December 2, 20:00-22:20 Washington DC Opening Remarks Keynote: War Memory and History Writing in China and the West Fireside Chat In this conversation, leading academics from both sides of the Pacific will discuss how World War II is taught, remembered, and commemorated in the United States and China.…
On November 18, 2025, USCET hosted “Diplomacy in an Age of Competition: Preparing for the Future of U.S.–China Relations,” featuring former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mark Lambert in conversation with veteran diplomatic correspondent at the New York Times Edward Wong. Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch delivered the opening remarks for this webinar, which was part…
On November 5, 2025, the U.S.-China Education Trust (USCET) and Graduate Student Services (GSS) at George Washington University co-hosted an information session introducing USCET’s upcoming 2026 spring internship program. GW students from diverse academic programs participated in the discussion with USCET representatives David Yao and Rebecca Jin, as well as current USCET interns. The event…
