"China's two agendas – biodiversity conservation and green energy expansion – increasingly collide." #PIPFellow Jesse Rodenbiker explores China's environmental paradox for @scmpnews.bsky.social:#PIPFellow https://bit.ly/49Nnu60

We're hiring! @ncuscr.bsky.social is looking for a strategic and creative Digital Communications Associate (or Senior Associate) to join our dynamic communications team. Learn more and apply: https://www.ncuscr.org/employment/

⌛ There are only five days left to apply for spring internships! The internship offers an exciting opportunity for current students and recent graduates to learn more about U.S.-China relations. Deadline: November 12, 2025 https://www.ncuscr.org/internships/

Why are critical minerals & rare earths so important to China, the United States, and global industry? Revisit our conversation with Anna Ashton, @coryjcombs.bsky.social, and @jessicadicarlo.bsky.social on the past, present, and future of critical minerals: https://bit.ly/4fsxaUa

📆 EVENT: How do evolving U.S.-China relations affect Colorado and the Mountain West region? Join NCUSCR and WorldDenver at @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social in Denver on November 10, 2025 for a discussion on what U.S.-China developments mean for the region: https://bit.ly/47slAVH

For @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, #PIPFellow Jesse Rodenbiker examines how China's green revolution solidifies state power and exacerbates social inequality. Listen: https://newbooksnetwork.com/ecological-states

Leading experts from the U.S. and China attended a series of productive talks at the 15th annual U.S.-China Track II Strategic Security Dialogue, convened by NCUSCR and the China Foundation for International & Strategic Studies in Guizhou, October 20-22, 2025. More: https://bit.ly/3WnTyWl

🚼 China’s population is shrinking, fast. Susan Greenhalgh (Harvard) & Xuan Li (University of Copenhagen) join #PIPFellow Carl Minzner (Fordham) to discuss Beijing’s new pro-natalist push, from cash incentives to childcare leave, and what it means for China’s future. Watch: https://bit.ly/49nPZXH

Applications are now open for spring internships! The internship offers an exciting opportunity for current students and recent graduates to learn more about U.S.-China relations. Deadline: Nov 12 Learn more and apply: https://www.ncuscr.org/internships/

"Techno-wizardry on one side and struggling villages on the other conveys valuable yet only partially accurate pictures of a complex country." #PIPFellow @kennedychina.bsky.social and Scott Rozelle discuss China's tech rise for @foreignpolicy.com:#PIPFellow https://bit.ly/47kgElN

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 contribute to a nuanced view of the bilateral relationship. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/chinese-encounters-with-america/

China & the Hill has tracked 108 bills or resolutions about China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong in the last three months. Stay up-to-date on the Congressional actions that will shape the global trade, investment, and security landscape with our podcast and newsletter. Subscribe: ncuscr.substack.com/

How does religion work in China? @iandenisjohnson.bsky.social (@minjianarchives.bsky.social) joins us to explore how religion is viewed by the government and people in China. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/religion-in-china/

Thank you to all who attended the discussion on Chinese encounters with America, and to moderator Yingyi Ma and panelists Deborah Davis, Elizabeth Knup, Terry Lautz, and Sheila Melvin. Chinese experiences in the U.S. shaped both nations and show how personal ties endure through times of tension.

This week in U.S.-China relations: 🇮🇷 China leverages a covert financial network to skirt U.S. tariffs and buy Iranian oil 🇵🇭 Beijing backs an online influence campaign in the Philippines 🚢 U.S. imposes docking fees on Chinese ships …and more. Read or listen on Substack: https://bit.ly/3IDROVH

How has the Chinese Communist Party managed to survive for over a century? #PIPFellow Martin Dimitrov (@tulaneu.bsky.social) joins Xiaobo Lü (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) to unpack how the CCP adapts to crises and whether its resilience is reaching its limits. Watch: https://bit.ly/4h1cDHe

Join us in NYC on October 14 for our 2025 Gala Dinner, honoring Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer. Secure your ticket to this important night of celebration in support of our mission to foster productive bilateral relations. https://www.ncuscr.org/event/2025-gala-dinner/

Are Labubus the new face of “Made in China”? @ncotemunoz.bsky.social (CEO, Vantage Point Strategies) joins us to share how Labubus are resonating across different cultures and changing the way people perceive China. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/labubu-soft-power/

📅 NEXT WEEK: What do Chinese experiences in America reveal about the complexities of Sino-American interactions? Join the editors of the recently-published book "Chinese Encounters with America: Journeys That Shaped the Future of China" in NYC on Weds, October 8. Sign up: https://bit.ly/3IjWBex

Happy International Podcast Day! Are you tuned in to the US-China Podcast? Join us for deep dives with experts into some of the most important issues in U.S.-China relations. Spotify: https://bit.ly/4nkhXrK Apple Music: https://apple.co/3QXZ3cl

"In a podcast aired Sept. 26, Cheung told the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations that Beijing’s strategic thinking has shifted under Xi." @apnews.com quoted the most recent episode of NCUSCR's US-China Podcast. Read more: apnews.com/article/li-q...

What’s the reality for small business owners caught in the U.S.-China trade war? Douglas Barry (George Washington University) profiles business owners finding innovative solutions in conversation with Min Fan (US Heartland China Association). ▶️ Watch: https://bit.ly/46tdmxd

How does China want the world to work? Olivia Cheung (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) shares China’s alternative vision for global governance and international leadership. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-global-governance/

National Committee on U.S.-China Relations directors met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang today for an off-the-record discussion on economic, investment, and trade issues. More: https://bit.ly/46pC1CQ

On the latest episode of China & the Hill, we break down the latest in U.S.-China relations, from an update on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, to the delay of a U.S. military aid package to Taiwan. https://bit.ly/4my7ozV

Join us in NYC on October 14 for our 2025 Gala Dinner, honoring Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer. Secure your ticket to this important night of celebration in support of our mission to foster productive bilateral relations. https://www.ncuscr.org/event/2025-gala-dinner/

China's Buddhist temples have been rocked by a recent series of scandals. NCUSCR #PIPFellow Kin Cheung discussed China's 'temple economy' with @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Read the latest by #PIPFellow @sheenagreitens.bsky.social:

What does the US strike on Iran mean for security in East Asia? M. Taylor Fravel (@mitpolisci.bsky.social), Amanda Hsiao (@eurasiagroup.net), and Jennifer Staats (@rand.org) consider the implications for the future of U.S. military strategy. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/iran-strike/

📅 EVENT: What do Chinese encounters with America reveal about the complexities of Sino-American interactions? Join us in NYC on Weds, October 8 for a discussion with Deborah Davis, Elizabeth Knup, Terry Lautz, and Yingyi Ma: https://bit.ly/3IjWBex

Yesterday, the US-China Education Trust inaugurated its new Reading Room at GWU’s Sigur Center for Asian Studies, made possible by a donation of our extensive collection of books on U.S.-China relations and China studies. Learn more: https://www.ncuscr.org/book-collection-uscet-sigur/

How did Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping, shape China? @josephtorigian.bsky.social (American University, @hooverinstitution.bsky.social) and #PIPFellow @vicshih.bsky.social (@ucsandiego.bsky.social#PIPFellow examine the Chinese Communist Party’s impact on its top leaders. WATCH: https://bit.ly/48gK6Lh

🏀 How is basketball bridging cultural differences on and off the court? 🏀 Jay Li (CEO, AUBL) joins us to share the future of university-level basketball in Asia and its potential to bridge people across countries. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/aubl/

Upcoming event with two @ncuscr.bsky.social #PIPFellows, Wei-Ting Yen and Qin Gao, at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. Register: www.nysean.org/events/lever...

📆 EVENT: Join Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, Georgia State Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, and Henry Yu at @cartercenter.bsky.social to discuss how the U.S.-China relationship impacts Georgia. Time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM Register: https://www.tfaforms.com/5194186

What happens in Washington and Beijing doesn’t stay there. 🌎 Decisions made thousands of miles away are shaping jobs, schools, and communities across South Carolina. Don’t miss this timely conversation on the U.S.-China relationship and how it impacts YOU. Register: https://bit.ly/3I3Vtf0

Join us Sept. 19 for an in-person discussion with Amb. Dan Kritenbrink & Rep. Michelle Au about the impacts that the U.S.-China rivalry is having on the Chinese diaspora, both nationally and in Atlanta. This is part of a @ncuscr.bsky.social program. Register: bit.ly/4peCvmG

🌏 Why are some countries deepening security ties with both the U.S. and China? #PIPFellows @sheenagreitens.bsky.social, @ibkardon.bsky.social, & Philip Saunders discuss “security hybridization” and what it means for the U.S.-China relationship. Watch: bit.ly/41LjAG5

How is China reshaping the global economic order? Ka Zeng (@umassamherst.bsky.social) discusses China’s role in the global economy amid economic competition with the U.S. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-global-economy/

This week, China's Victory Day Parade not only commemorated the end of World War II, but highlighted the advanced technological achievements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Learn more: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-military-modernization/

Beijing renews its push for an SCO development bank while the U.S. Treasury raises alarms over Chinese money-laundering networks linked to drug trafficking and fraud. Follow Washington D.C.’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions with China & the Hill on Substack: https://bit.ly/45Nxytm

How do journalists report on China? @zhifan-luo.bsky.social (McMaster University) and @violazhou.bsky.social (@restofworld.org) discuss the evolving role of journalism in China and in the U.S.-China relationship. ▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/us-china-journalism/

@ncuscr.bsky.social is hiring for multiple roles. Learn more and apply: https://www.ncuscr.org/employment/

How are we explaining China to the United States? With now 180 fellows, our Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) has been at the forefront of engaging beyond academia since 2005 and supported by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social since 2014. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JlOrTf

How did China’s military get so strong? Oriana Skylar Mastro (@fsi.stanford.edu) and Joel Wuthnow (Institute for National Strategic Studies) join us to unravel how the U.S. and Chinese militaries stack up against each other in Asia. ▶ Watch: www.ncuscr.org/video/china-...

@ncuscr.bsky.social is delighted to announce the twenty fellows who make up the ninth cohort of our Public Intellectuals Program. Learn more about the newest #PIPFellows: www.ncuscr.org/twenty-leadi...

🌎 Who controls the minerals that power the future? Anna Ashton (Ashton Analytics) and @coryjcombs.bsky.social (Trivium China) join #PIPFellow @jessicadicarlo.bsky.social (University of Utah) to unpack how China became a global leader in critical minerals. Watch: bit.ly/4fsxaUa

How are the U.S. and China clashing for global control? Esther Brimmer (@cfr.org) and Olivia Cheung (King's College London) join us to explore how the U.S. and China are competing for the future of international leadership and global governance. ▶ Watch: www.ncuscr.org/video/us-chi...

📈 How is China leveraging its economic power as a tool of global influence? #PIPFellows Evan Medeiros (Georgetown University), Andrew Polk (Trivium China), and Ka Zeng (@umassamherst.bsky.social) examine China’s use of economic coercion, and what it means for the U.S. and the world. bit.ly/3Hg2OI1

Ho️w are the U.S. and China preserving peace in the Pacific? Oriana Skylar Mastro (@fsi.stanford.edu‬‬) and Joel Wuthnow (Institute for National Strategic Studies) discuss the role of deterrence in preventing military conflict between the U.S. and China ▶ Watch: www.ncuscr.org/video/us-chi...