Why China Matters to the Heartland Launch Event 2023

USHCA is pleased to announce the 2023 launch of our annual Why China Matters to the Heartland report, which examines the multi-faceted relationship that each of the Heartland states has with China. First launched in 2022, this easy-to-access report has […]

Far East, Deep South Film Viewing at Tulane

Please join us in New Orleans on Feb. 7th for an in-person film viewing and discussion with the author of the film, Far East Deep South. If you will be joining us for the light reception, please email contact@usheartlandchina.org with […]

Author Event: The Dragon Roars Back

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says "a group of dragons with no leader has no power at all." When examining the current state of Chinese foreign policy, analyzing the civilization's long history of complex political events, processes, and […]

New Year, New Opportunities: Business Success in China

China’s reopening after three years of zero COVID policy is set to restore growth optimism among businesses. As travel resumes and sales bounce back, businesses are expecting a brighter outlook this year. To add to this momentum, the Chinese government […]

Globalization of RMB & The Future of International Trade

What are the challenges and opportunities of the Chinese efforts to develop the yuan as an international trade standard versus the dollar? USHCA is excited to bring two leading experts Diana Choyleva, Chief Economist at Enodo Economics, and David Dollar, […]

2023 U.S.-China Educational Exchange Convening

USHCA's annual convening of education leaders allows for candid discussion among peers regarding the challenges and opportunities of U.S.-China Educational Exchanges. 2023's convening will be hosted by Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, Michigan) on August 10 & 11, 2023. The event will bring together education leaders and decision makers from both countries to explore the next chapter of U.S.-China Educational Exchanges.

De-Risk of the U.S.-China Relationship

The US now faces a major policy challenge to surrender to pressure to end or limit the US-China economic relationship or to continue along the current path to continue to secure the substantial economic benefits and, possibly, mitigate future conflict through continued shared interest. We have three speakers who will discuss various issues related to the possible de-risk of the US- China relationship as the two nations enter a period of intense competition.

The Tyranny of Merit: A Discussion with Michael Sandel

On August 23rd, USHCA’s student-led forum will return to discuss these questions raised by Michael Sandel, renowned Harvard professor, in his book The Tyranny of Merit: Can We Find the Common Good?

Chinese Americans in the Heartland

Chinese-Americans play an important role in the U.S.-China relationship. Understanding who we are as a country is a crucial first step to the U.S. building a better Way Forward with China. Literally and metaphorically, the infrastructure of our Heartland region […]

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