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Dragon Boat Friendship Alliance
2022-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Calling all Heartland Dragon Boat enthusiasts!

In partnership with the city of Foshan in Guangdong China, which has a long tradition of Dragon Boat Festival and Competition, USHCA, along with many partners across the U.S. and China will launch the Dragon Boat Friendship Alliance on July 29th as part of the 2022 Guangdong International Youth Sports Dialogue. You can learn more about Foshan and its unique Dragon Boat tradition below:

About Foshan’ s Dragon Boat Races–
Zoom Webinar ID: 873 2549 6526, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Doing Business In and With China
2022-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
As the world’s largest economic superpowers, the U.S. and China often have very different perspectives when it comes to doing business both at home and abroad. However, the two countries are consistently the other’s largest trading partner and have historically always shared a significant business relationship. This May, the USHCA will partner with the World Affairs Council of St. Louis again to explore the New Reality of Doing Business in and with China.
This event will feature special panelists Liza Mark, who is an Administrative Partner and the Chief Representative for the Shanghai Office of Haynes and Boone, LLP, and USHCA board member; Diane Long, Advisor at Xanadu Enterprise Ltd., past chairman and governor of AmCham Shanghai, and USHCA member; as well as Peter B. Walker, author of “Powerful, Different, Equal: Overcoming the Misconceptions and Differences Between China and the US” and former partner at McKinsey and Company. To learn more about Peter’s book and where to buy it, please click here (https://peterbwalker.net/book/).
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China's Foreign Policy Deep Dive 1
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
View the replay link here–
The U.S. and China share very different historical backgrounds in terms of challenges, growth, and philosophy, including very different geographical perspectives that have played a large part in each country’s trajectory. How do these historical perspectives impact the U.S. and China’s current foreign policies when engaging in international topics like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the continuing COVID-19 crisis? This April, the USHCA will partner with the World Affairs Council of St. Louis to explore how these issues impact current foreign policy and contemporary issues between the U.S. and China.
This event will feature special panelists Governor Bob Holden, Chairman & CEO of the U.S. Heartland China Association, USHCA Strategic Advisor Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, former Ambassador to Cambodia, and Board Member Ms. Susan Thornton a retired senior U.S. diplomat with almost three decades of experience with the U.S. State Department in Eurasia and East Asia. She is currently a Senior Fellow and Visiting Lecturer in Law at the Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center.

US-China High-Level Ag. Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Here is a link to our press release–

Author Event with Peter Walker
2022-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
USHCA Author Event with Peter Walker
4/14 10-11:30am ET

More soon…

2022 Ag. Roundtable Think Tank Dialogue
2022-04-07 20:00 - 22:30 UTC
Coming Soon…

2022 Ag. Roundtable Ag. Education Dialogue
2022-03-31 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)

2022 Ag. Roundtable Ag. SME Showcase
2022-03-24 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)

2022 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Opening Celebration
2022-03-21 20:00 - 22:30 UTC

Governor Bob Holden Speaks at World Affairs Council Event
2022-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
More coming soon…

You're Hired: A Virtual Discussion on Seeking Jobs
2022-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
The struggle of securing employment during a pandemic is hard – especially for foreign- born job applicants. Moreover, finding a helpful guide to navigate that process is even harder! This special event will feature USHCA’s next spotlighted author whose book is being touted as a “tremendous asset” for foreign-born applicants seeking employment.
Join USHCA for our fourth author event as we invite Betsy H. Cohen to discuss her first book “Welcome to the U.S.A.-You’re Hired!: A Guide for Foreign-Born People Seeking Jobs.” Betsy has mentored and advised international students, international executives, and many foreign-born people for their job searches and career advancement. The event will also feature special panelist USHCA board member Qiaoni “Linda” Jing, a former international student from China herself who is now the CEO of Genective, a global AgTech company headquartered in the U.S.
Students and faculty who are interested in getting their copy of “You’re Hired!” can buy directly from USHCA and also receive a free year of USHCA membership! A limited number of books are available, so please email Jason Conley ASAP or by 2/17 at jconley@usheartlandchina.org.

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February 24th, 2022
7-8:00pm EST

Third Space Story Circle
2022-02-11 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
立春 “Start of Spring” Story Circle
PROMPT #1：
Tell the story that explains why you came to choose your major/area of study.
PROMPT #2:
Tell us a moment when someone helped you when you were new to a foreign or unfamiliar setting. Why was this experience meaningful to you, and what did you learn from the experience?

February 11th, 2022
9-10pm EST

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USHCA Member Forum
2022-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Exclusive organizational updates, preview of upcoming programs, networking time, and open discussions are some of the typical agenda items for our monthly Member Forum.
If you are already a member, watch for the invite in your inbox.
Interested in joining as a USHCA member? Learn more about our membership options by clicking here.

February 10th, 2022
10-11:00am EST

Global Pandemic Response: What's Next?
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The pandemic has challenged healthcare systems around the world. Global responses to the pandemic has been so uneven and varied that it may feel like we are living through a giant experiment everywhere, despite a shared understanding of the science.
Now in its third year, what have we leaned? What is the next? What choices do we have? How do we balance the social and economic dimensions with managing the health and health system impacts?
We have gathered experts from different countries to share lessons learned under different healthcare systems to shed light on the potential best path forward.

February 9th, 2022

7-8:30pm EST

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Member Forum
2022-01-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
January 25th @11:30-12:30PM EST
Exclusive organizational updates, preview of upcoming programs, networking time, and open discussions are some of the typical agenda items for our monthly Member Forum.
If you are already a member, watch for the invite in your inbox.
Interested in joining as a USHCA member? Learn more about our membership options by clicking here.

Why China Matters for the Heartland
2022-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join USHCA and our partners in exploring “Why China Matters to the Heartland.” Learn how each Heartland state benefits from its relationship with China economically, educationally, and culturally.
In addition to receiving an exclusive report of the ties each Heartland state has with China, attendees will also hear from state and community leaders of the importance of creating and sustaining global opportunities with China in education, culture, and business.
Speakers:

Denise Thomas, CEO of the World Trade Center, Arkansas
Craig Allen, President of the U.S.-China Business Council
Amy Lei, Senior Manager of Asia Business Development at JobsOhio
Drew Combs, Executive Director of the North Dakota Trade Office
Martha Henry, International Relations Manager at the City of San Antonio Global Engagement Office

January 25th, 2022

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST

Register today by following this link.

U.S.-China Ag. SME Kick-off
2022-01-24 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Is your company a U.S.-based small agriculture business eyeing the Chinese market?
Are you interested in entering the China market but don’t know where to start?
Would you like to learn from top experts the keys to business success in China?

Apply to showcase your business!
Kickoff Session: January 24th, 2022
8:00 – 9:00PM EST
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Third Space Story Circle
2022-01-14 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Join USHCA as we gather groups of students and young professionals to share stories with one another across language and cultural lines. The stories we share revolve around cultural prompts that have been provided ahead of time.
Learn more about Third Space Story Circle Programs.

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From Community Colleges to a 4-Year Degree: A Path with Benefits
2021-12-10 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Learn about the immediate and long-term benefits of a community-college education, and how this path can provide a better opportunity to be accepted to a higher-ranked college/university from which the student will receive their diploma. Hear from 3 excellent U.S. community colleges and the transfer officials from some of the 4-year universities they each provide a pathway to. This event will be conducted in Chinese.
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December 10, 8PM U.S. EST (December 11, 9AM BJ time)

USHCA December Member Forum
2021-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
The US Heartland China Association hosts monthly forums to meet with its closest members, strategic advisors, board, and their guests. Each forum features a closer, behind-the-scenes discussion on organizational updates and upcoming programs as well as a networking session and open discussion for new members to get to know one another and advertise their partnering organizations. Our member forum special discussions usually introduce expertise on prominent US-China topics that is specialized for our valuable members.

For this end-of-the-year celebration, we want to take a break and recognize the incredible growth we have had this year at USHCA and celebrate one of the most part of our community: the members! Come prepared to share you and your organizations important growth and to spend some time networking!
Members, register here!
Not a member yet? Join here.

Navigating the New Normal in U.S.-China Relations
2021-12-07 - 2021-12-09
DEC 7, 2021 — VIRTUAL MAIN CONFERENCE DEC 8 & 9, 2021 — VIRTUAL EXPERT HOURS & BREAKOUT SESSIONS

China Conference: United States will bring together business leaders, policymakers and respected researchers, offering viewers access to crucial, thought-provoking theories on what the future holds for the US-China bilateral relationship, a deep dive into US strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, the future of investment and global trade amid uncertainty within the technology sector and how the superpowers can collaborate in the battle against climate change.

Panel discussions and keynote interviews offering crucial, thought-provoking commentary on
– The impact of Biden’s policies toward China nearly one year into his presidency
– How Beijing’s tightening control over its private sector impacts the future of investing
– The US’ economic and diplomatic strategies in the Indo-Pacific region
– Whether US investors can trust the value of Chinese stocks
– Opportunities and challenges in shifting supply chains from China to ASEAN countries
– How the US and China can cooperate in the battle against climate change
– China’s perspective on the future of bilateral relations with the US

Learn more and register here.

Navigating Competitive Interdependence
2021-11-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2021-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
SupChina is hosting their 2021 NEXTChina Conference on November 10th and 11th. Register here
The first day is free and online. However, if you would like to attend the in-person event in NYC on the 11th, USHCA community members can use the promo code NC21USHCA to receive %50 off full-priced tickets.
Can the two countries maintain global stability while pursuing their own national interests? Yes they can, suggests NEXTChina 2021 Keynote speaker and veteran diplomat Ryan Hass in his new book, STRONGER: Adapting America’s China Strategy in an Age of Competitive Interdependence.
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What is competitive interdependence? At NEXTChina 2021, Hass and a range of leading China-focused executives, thought leaders, and decision-makers will share their unique perspectives on how to navigate the enormous business and geopolitical complications of the coming decade. In intimate networking sessions, speakers and attendees will connect their work and aspirations with what’s NEXT in Sino-global relations.
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Start of Winter Story Circle
2021-11-05 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Friday, November 5th 9 pm EST (US); Saturday, November 6th 9 am Beijing Time (China)
美国东部时间十一月五号，晚上九点（周五）；中国时间十一月六号，上午九点（周六）
Register here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe8CY44ENumy1…/viewform
PROMPT #1 第一话题：
Please tell us your name and the story about your name. (What does it mean? How did you come to have this name? The names can be bilingual as well)
PROMPT #2 第二话题：
Please tell about a time that you came across a form of art, aesthetic or style from a different cultural tradition that surprised or interested you. How, if at all, did you start to integrate this aesthetic into your own self-presentation? How do you believe this aesthetic or art form has affected you, if at all?
Learn more about USHCA’s Third Space Story Circle program…

"Fall of Frost" Story Circle
2021-10-15 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Our next US-China Story Circle will be held this Friday, October 15, 9:00 p.m. EDT / October 16th, 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time. We have new prompts and music selected with the help of your feedback in last week’s follow-up survey!

To register, scan the QR code in the flyer below or visit https://forms.gle/4ZS3LCu3zvr9jHH76 You may also contact Frank (fdolce@usheartlandchina.org) or Nadya (nshawi@usheartlandchina.org) directly if you are located in China and are unable to register via Google form!

We hope to see you at the 霜降 “Fall of Frost” Story Circle!

大家好！我们下个故事会是下个星期五，十月十五号晚上九点 (纽约时间），那就是国内时间周六上午九点（十六号）。附件有新传单。传单和以下的链接会给你机会看新的话题，给你机会这册而选择要用的语言分享故事！如果你没法用谷歌注册表，就直接跟启天 (fdolce@usheartlandchina.org) 或者娜佳 (nshawi@usheartlandchina.org) 联系而我们会加你的名字！

链接：https://forms.gle/4ZS3LCu3zvr9jHH76

希望你们都会下周参加！

PROMPT #1 第一话题：

Tell us a story about your first day at school (any grade level).

PROMPT #2 第二话题：
Tell about a time you had trouble understanding something someone else said due to variations in language, dialect or accent. How were you able to resolve the situation? Did the situation lead you to engage in future intercultural / inter-language conversations differently?

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Far East Deep South Broadcast
2021-10-12, 2021-09-28
Far East Deep South broadcasts on the WORLD Channel documentary series America ReFramed on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, 8:00 p.m. EDT (check local listings). It will also be available to stream on WORLDchannel.org, PBS.org and the PBS Video app beginning at time of broadcast on September 14 through October 14.
In a nation that is in need of stories of hope, Far East Deep South is a deeply moving documentary that offers a poignant perspective on race relations, immigration and the deep roots of Chinese Americans in our national identity. The award-winning documentary follows Charles Chiu and his family (including his son, producer Baldwin Chiu, and daughter-in-law, director Larissa Lam) as they travel from California to Mississippi to find answers about Charles’ father, K.C. Lou. A retired Air Force reservist, Charles was left behind in China as a baby and is reluctant to discuss his family’s complicated past with his sons, Baldwin and Edwin. The family’s emotional journey to a place they’ve never seen leads to stunning revelations and a crash course on the surprising history of Chinese immigrants in the segregated South. Through encounters with local residents who remember K.C., as well as interviews with historians, the family’s trip becomes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for discovery and healing.
View full press release here.
Watch USHCA’s panel discussion with the filmmakers, as well as members of the Black China caucus as the discuss some of the lessons we can learn from the film and how we can use these lessons today.

The End of Globalization?
2021-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
Our Oct. 7 Great Decisions Lecture Series will ask the question if we are at the end of globalization. With David Dollar of Brookings.
About this event
A recent survey of nearly 20,000 people in 25 countries reveals mixed enthusiasm for international trade and the globalization of goods and services, with slightly less than half of those surveyed agreeing that globalization is a net-positive for their country.
With an uptick in protectionist trade rhetoric and reconsideration of globally integrated networks of goods and services, what do the trends and forecasts indicate about the future of globalization? Is globalization really at an end, or is it in need of a refresh?
David Dollar, noted economist and senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, will offer his insights in this virtual discussion jointly presented by the US Heartland China Association and the International Relations Council.

Register Today.
October 7th, 2021
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT

Heart To Heart – Live Stream Concert
2021-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, October 7th, 3:00 PM ET, Student Union Ballroom or Watch it Live (link provided after registration)
Join us for an afternoon of fun while enjoying soothing, sophisticated duets on Chinese and Arabic lutes, improvised by virtuosos Gao Hong on the pipa and Issam Rafea on the oud. The Duo won two Gold Medals from the Global Music Awards for their “From Our World to Yours” album in 2020. Artists will play and interact with the audience virtually.
Light refreshments will be served for those who attend in person.
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Third Space Story Circle: Autumn Equinox
2021-09-30 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
Registration for our Autumn Equinox “秋分” Story Circle is now open!
PROMPT #1 / 第一话题：
Please share an aspect of another country’s (other than your home country’s) culture that you are interested in.
PROMPT #2 / 第二话题：
Please describe a memorable cultural misunderstanding that you yourself had with another person from a different background, or alternatively describe a cultural misunderstanding that you observed (in person, in a story, on TV, etc.) between two people. What did you learn from this experience or observed experience?
Thursday, September 30th, 9:00pm New York Time (US); Friday, October 1st, 9:00am Beijing Time (China)
Register now!
https://forms.gle/6rtqPifVWvTHw4hH8

Third Space Story Circles are events where college students and young professionals from the US and China come together to share across language and cultural lines. All college students and young professionals interested in cultivating intercultural competence and forging international friendships are welcome to attend. These story-sharing sessions are led by Dr. Frank Dolce (杜启天博士) and are rooted in a UNESCO approach to intercultural and linguistic skill-building. All interested should register in advance… registering via link on flyer only takes 2 minutes and provides our team with info that ensures you can share stories with diverse peers, and do so in the language (Mandarin / English) that you’d like! All those with questions are encouraged to email Dr. Dolce at fdolce@usheartlandchina.org

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