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COAL + ICE

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Prioritizing Southeast Asia in American China Policy

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Silicon Triangle: The United States, Taiwan, China, and Global Semiconductor Security

Coexistence 2.0: U.S.-China Relations in a Changing World

China Books Review

The Task Force on U.S.-China Policy

Events at the Center on U.S.-China Relations

COAL + ICE

Report

Prioritizing Southeast Asia in American China Policy

Report

Silicon Triangle: The United States, Taiwan, China, and Global Semiconductor Security

Coexistence 2.0: U.S.-China Relations in a Changing World

About the Center on U.S.-China Relations

In seeking new ways of building mutual understanding between the United States and China, the Center undertakes projects and events which explore areas of common interest and divergent views between the two countries, focusing on policy, culture, business, media, economics, energy and the environment.

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Highlights

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Memo on U.S. Policy to China

A memo on optimizing U.S. policy toward China by Task Force on U.S.-China Policy co-chair Susan Shirk and Task Force member Rick Waters.
China Books Prize

New annual award will celebrate books on or from China and the greater Sinophone world.
New York

COAL + ICE Opens at Asia Society in New York

COAL + ICE opened on February 13 at Asia Society New York. Exhibition photographers and curators speak on what they want visitors to walk away with, what inspired their work, and what makes COAL + ICE special.
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Prioritizing Southeast Asia in American China Policy

A new Task Force on U.S.-China Policy report, Prioritizing Southeast Asia in American China Policy, lays out the challenges and recommends actions for the U.S. government.
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Silicon Triangle

A new report by Asia Society and the Hoover Institution offers recommendations for how the United States and its allies can ensure a reliable supply of semiconductors, when most of the world’s semiconductor supply comes from Taiwan, and Tai
Coexistence 2.0: U.S.-China Relations in a Changing World

Experts from the Task Force on U.S.-China Policy convene at Harvard University for a symposium on the future of U.S.-China Relations
STARR FORUM: Xi Jinping’s Third Term: Challenges for the United States

In the wake of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), members of the Task Force on U.S.-China Policy assess Xi Jinping’s third term and what it means for U.S.-China relations.
Avoiding War Over Taiwan

A policy brief by members of the Task Force on US-China Policy arguing that despite rising tensions between China and Taiwan and the United States, it is both essential and possible to avoid war in the Taiwan Strait.
Statement: Hardheaded Diplomacy with China on Ukraine

A statement by members of the Task Force on U.S.-China Policy on diplomacy with China in the ongoing Ukraine crisis

Videos

From Mao to Xi: An Insider’s Journey Through the U.S.–China Saga

Current Affairs

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From Mao to Xi: An Insider’s Journey Through the U.S.–China Saga

Orville Schell traces the dramatic evolution of U.S.-China relations with Jane Perlez.

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From Pontius Pilate to Chairman Mao: Religion and Politics

Current Affairs

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From Pontius Pilate to Chairman Mao: Religion and Politics

Elaine Pagels and Lian Xi speak with Orville Schell about the parallels between the rise of Christianity under Roman rule and religious faith during the Maoist era.

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Book Talk: 'Eastward, Westward' by Jerome Cohen

Current Affairs

/ New York

Book Talk: 'Eastward, Westward' by Jerome Cohen

The NYU School of Law professor emeritus talks about his memoir, which offers valuable first-hand insights gained from his study and practice of Sino-American relations, with Katherine Wilhelm and Orville Schell.

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Chasing Hope: A Conversation with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Current Affairs

/ New York

Chasing Hope: A Conversation with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

The renowned husband-and-wife journalistic team shares stories about their life and adventures together and explores Kristof’s latest book covering his career as a journalist reporting from Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo.

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Global Launch of the Book "On Xi Jinping" by the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd

Policy

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"On Xi Jinping: How Xi’s Marxist Nationalism Is Shaping China and the World" by Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC

The former Asia Society president and CEO discusses his latest book examining the Chinese leader’s ideology with Orville Schell and Li Yuan.

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Current Affairs

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At the Edge of Empire

Edward Wong talks about his new book that chronicles a family's and nation's story through decades of change and offers deep insights into the new authoritarian age.

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Upcoming Events

In-person

Joseph Torigian on Xi Jinping’s Father

11 Jun 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Register now to hear author and academic Joseph Torigian discuss the life of Xi senior, subject of his new biography The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping (Stanford University Press, 2025).

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Past Events

In-person

[SOLD OUT] 725 Salon: Xu Zhiyuan

05 May 2025
6:30 - 9 p.m.

For this 725 Salon, we are honored to welcome Xu Zhiyuan, one of China’s most prominent public intellectuals.
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Book Club: Taiwan Travelogue

30 Apr 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join China Books Review’s Book Club for an evening of spirited literary discussion and connection on April 30.
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725 Salon: Yang Kuisong

14 Apr 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Historian Prof. Yang Kuisong discusses the use of history in periods of great transformation.
In-person

Discussion

Superpowers at Odds: A Face Off Live event

08 Apr 2025
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join Jane Perlez and Orville Schell for a live episode of the FACE OFF: U.S. vs China podcast.