Selling to China: Stories of Success, Failure, and Constant Change
On January 23, 2024, USHCA partnered with the Carter Center to invite author Ker Gibbs to discuss his recent book “Selling to China: Stories of Success, Failure, and Constant Change.” As past president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Ker has a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of the Chinese business landscape, as well as important strategies, trends, and success stories that will empower attendees to make informed decisions and forge successful partnerships in the People’s Republic.
USHCA Attends The Carter Center Forum Honoring President Jimmy Carter
On January 9th and 10th, 2024, USHCA representatives attended the Forum in Honor of Jimmy Carter & the 45th Anniversary of U.S.-China Relations. The Carter Center hosted this event to commemorate the leadership and foresight of President Jimmy Carter who worked in partnership with Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping to reestablish ties between the U.S. and China in 1979.
The Importance of Student Interchange in a Post-Covid World
On December 14th, 2023, USHCA hosted the virtual event “The Importance of Student Interchange in a Post-COVID World,” co-hosted by International Student Conferences.
This student event featured unique insights from students in our community as well as select perspectives from representatives in international education policy to facilitate dialogue on the realities of U.S.-China student interchange. The webinar also featured firsthand experiences from leaders in USHCA Student Programs and the 4th China-America Student Conference.
The Role of Chinese Students in America
On December 5, 2023, USCET hosted a webinar on The Role of Chinese Students in America in partnership with USHCA. This event showcased four distinguished Americans, including USHCA Executive Director Min Fan, who began their journey in the U.S. as international students from China, alongside event host USCET President Madelyn Ross. The discussion highlighted themes that emerged from USCET’s recently published report, Three Decades of Chinese Students in America, 1991-2021, developed in partnership with the China Data Lab of the UC San Diego 21st Century China Center. The panelists, who came to the U.S. in different decades, personify the contributions made by former Chinese students to their adopted country.
USHCA Hosts Hubei Delegation in Chicago
On December 4th, 2023, USHCA had the honor of hosting a delegation from Hubei in Chicago, Illinois. The delegation, led by Director General Xiang Keqiang of the province’s Agricultural Development Center, visited the Heartland to meet with USHCA and explore opportunities for agricultural trade cooperation between the U.S. and Hubei Province.
U.S. HEARTLAND MAYORS BRIDGE THE MISSISSIPPI AND YANGTZE COMMUNITIES WITH HISTORIC CHINA VISIT
In the first such visit since the pandemic; the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) led a bipartisan delegation of six U.S. mayors representing communities along the Mississippi River Basin to visit their counterparts in the People’s Republic of China. This Mayors’ delegation visit took place in the context of recent visits by Senator Chuck Schumer and a bi-partisan delegation of six U.S. Senators, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent trip to China, and the meeting in San Francisco between President Biden and President Xi. Like these national leaders, the mayors went to China to underscore the importance of maintaining open lines of communication between the United States and China.
U.S. Heartland Mayors Bridge the Mississippi and Yangtze communities with Historic China Visit Press Release
Jefferson City, MO (November 24, 2023) – download a .pdf version of this press release In the first such visit since the pandemic; the U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) led a bipartisan delegation of six U.S. mayors representing communities along
USHCA Co-Organizes 2023 CGCC-Chicago Gala
On Monday, November 20th, 2023, close to 800 attendees from both the U.S. and China attended the China General Chamber of Commerce U.S.A. – Chicago (CGCC-Chicago)’s 7th Annual Gala, to explore business and investment opportunities in the Heartland Region. The gala, themed “Let’s Move Forward,” was co-organized by CGCC-Chicago, World Business Chicago, and USHCA.
2023 Fall Third Space Story Circle
On Thursday, October 26th, 2023, USHCA hosted its Third Space Story Circle program, in tandem with back-to-school spirit. This Student Event centered around themes such as belonging, identity, and cross-cultural understanding. Now that we are living in a “post-pandemic” world, this Story Circle encouraged students in our community to assess what has changed for them in the past few years and challenge them to consider how international events like a global pandemic can bring us closer together. The event was open to English and Chinese speaking students from all corners of the globe.
U.S. – China Sustainable Agricultural Trade Forum
From left to right, Counsellor Jiao Dian, Consul General Zhao Jian, Ambassador Kenneth Quinn, Ambassador Xie Feng, Governor Bob Holden, and Director Min Fan pose for a photo after a private meeting. From left to right, Governor Bob Holden, Governor
U.S.-China Sustainable Agricultural Trade Forum
On Monday, October 23rd, 2023, USHCA Chairman and President Bob Holden and staff attended the “U.S.-China Sustainable Agricultural Trade Forum” organized by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products (CFNA), in conjunction with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Soybean Association.
Tuskegee University Enhances Global Learning Opportunities
From October 29-31, 2023, USHCA Advisor Dr. Lou Swanson and Program Associate Jason Conley attended the 81st Annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) organized by Tuskegee University to foster partnerships between HBCU’s and Chinese agricultural universities.
PAWC is a forum that values and promotes equal opportunity and equitable access to information and technology for the sustainable development of communities and natural resources.
For the first time in its long history, PAWC invited Chinese guests to this conference to explore opportunities in international agriculture education collaboration. Representatives from the Chinese Embassy’s Education Section traveled from Washington D.C. to attend. Tuskegee University leadership and the Chinese Embassy representatives discussed Tuskegee University’s interest in working with universities in China and the potential of academic partnerships during a private meeting facilitated by USHCA. After a productive dialogue, foundations were laid for future collaborations including potential student exchanges.