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Author Event: The Dragon Roars Back
2023-02-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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 players is necessary to understand both the country’s ascendance and current leadership.
Join USHCA for our first author event of 2023, as we invite Dr. Suisheng Zhao to discuss his latest book “The Dragon Roars Back: Transformational Leaders and Dynamics of Chinese Foreign Policy.” Dr. Zhao is a Strategic Advisor for the U.S. Heartland China Association. He is also an established voice in U.S.-China relations and has a long history in political science academic circles. He is currently a Professor at the University of Denver and Director of the Center for China-US Cooperation at Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516742263160/WN_JTi1ZgTyRx26MnlqI515Nw

Far East, Deep South Film Viewing at Tulane
2023-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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 your RSVP status.

Why China Matters to the Heartland Launch Event 2023
2023-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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 become a much appreciated resource for state and local leaders as well as educators across the Heartland.
Register now to attend this virtual launch event on January 31st (U.S. time) to hear from leaders from across the Heartland, and to be among the first to receive a copy of this report!
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516732911897/WN_5j6OH1AiQ6KAncjjekJrsA

CGCC Gala - Invest in the Midwest
2022-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
2022 Annual Gala Info

Drake University - Inaugural U.S. China Symposium
2022-11-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
https://www.drake.edu/branstad/us-chinasymposium/

The inaugural U.S.-China Symposium at Drake University will convene experienced professionals, academics and other experts to speak on various topics related to China and U.S.-China relations, with the aim to provide a platform for multiple viewpoints and opportunities for candid discussion.
This event is free and open to the public. Sessions will be held during International Education Week on November 17, 2022. Key session topics will include education, foreign affairs, and the legacy of the Iowa-China connection. View the program >>
Featuring award-winning journalist and author John Pomfret, whose 2016 book The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom: America and China, 1776 to the Present was awarded the 2017 Arthur Ross Award by the Council on Foreign Relations.

International Logistics in a Time of Turmoil
2022-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)

Far East, Deep South Film Showing @ MS Museum of Arts
2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
FEDS @ MS Museum of Arts

Heartland Chinese Language Award Winners Announced
2022-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations (w/ USCET and The Carter Center)

Eat, Drink, and Prosper Together - Segment 1
2022-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join USHCA for the first segment of our Eat, Drink and Prosper Together series, where we foster understanding through food and spirits with our partners and friends!
For the first segment we have partnered with the Iowa Culinary Institute and TN China Network to feature Chef Eric Stein and Brandon Lin.

Heartland Chinese Teacher Award Nominations and Applications Due
2022-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Third Space Reunion
2022-08-23 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a reunion of our Third Space members!

Finding Security: U.S.-China Ag. Trade in a Changing World
2022-08-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Despite growing competition between the U.S. and China, trade volume between the two countries remains significant and robust. U.S. agricultural exports to China, in particular, have seen tremendous growth. But the world is changing dramatically and the impact is felt locally in the Heartland, where a majority of the U.S. agricultural exports to China are produced.
As a global food security crisis is looming large over the horizon, what is the future of U.S.-China Ag trade, and how can the two countries collaborate to address global food security? This August, USHCA will have experts from both the U.S. and China to explore these questions and share insights on the impact of inflation, domestic production shifts, and the changes taking place in U.S.-China Ag trade and its impact to Ag producers in the Heartland.

USHCA Member Forum
2022-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 UTC

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.
