Thank you Ambassador Cui
Thank you Ambassador Cui!
Ambassador Cui Tiankai, China’s top diplomatic representative to the US for the last eight years, departed Washington in late June in time to return home for the centennial anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party on July 1.
It was during a succession of events in the Heartland, and in particular in my home state of Iowa, that I had a number of opportunities to interact with Ambassador Cui and to join in promoting “citizen diplomacy” efforts to enhance friendly relations between the Chinese and American peoples.
Ford Foundation and Henry Luce Foundation lend support to USHCA
“We are thrilled that both the Ford Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation have awarded our organization grants to maintain the momentum of our important work building bridges and understanding between the American Heartland and China,” Bob Holden, former Governor of Missouri, Chairman and CEO of the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) announced.
USHCA Meets with Missouri Girls State’s International Affairs Class
On June 22nd, 2021, U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) leaders and guests spoke with future leaders in the International Affairs Class at Missouri Girls State. The class, led by instructor Sydney Montague, a participant of the Missouri Girls State’s Delegation to China organized by USHCA a few years back, covers a variety of topics including: global citizenship, methods for engaging in U.S. foreign policy, and the importance of learning about different global cultures – ideas fundamental to USHCA’s mission.
China Through American Eyes
China Through American Eyes Early Depictions of the Chinese People and Culture in the U.S. Print Media Cultural understanding between the United States and China has been a long and complex process. The period from the mid-nineteenth century to the
Business Success in China – Tips from American Entrepreneurs
Are you interested in doing business in China but don’t know where to start? Do you wonder whether there are good opportunities for your business in China? Do you want to know what it takes to build a business in China and make it successful? Come to listen to our speakers tell their stories.
A Conversation About the Myth of Chinese Capitalism
Announcing our first USHCA author event: the award-winning journalist Dexter Roberts will discuss his new book “The Myth of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, the Factory, and the Future of the World” with guest interviewer Professor Zhiguo He from the University
Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn’s Statement on the Passing of Professor Yuan Longping
STATEMENT on thePASSING OF PROFESSOR YUAN LONGPINGbyAMBASSADOR KENNETH M. QUINNandVice ChairmanThe Yuan Longping International Rice Development Forum May 23, 2021 With the passing of Professor Yuan Longping, China and the World have lost one the greatest agricultural scientists on our planet
USHCA Members Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Personal Reflections
Suisheng Zhao (赵穗生), Strategic Advisor of USHCA I was given the American name “Sam” after coming to this great nation many years ago. I used “Sam” for many years because I wanted to be Americanized. After a recent soul search
Climate Change – Can the U.S. and China Collaborate
Given the recent developments around climate change collaboration between the U.S. and China, we will gather top experts from both countries to explore – what next? Can the U.S. and China collaborate?
Student Forum – March 2021
Former recruitment expert from Deloitte will reveal the main factors that affect successful career development and provide you with advice on “what to do and what not to do” in interview preparation and further career development. Chinese students from Eastern
Press Release: Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues
Contact: Min Fan, Executive Director – mfan@usheartlandchina.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Download a .pdf of this press release Inaugural U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Advances Critical Global Issues Governor Kim Reynolds, Congressman Darin LaHood, and CEOs of Deere & Company, Syngenta and ADM Headline
Opening Celebration Replay
2021 U.S. – China Agriculture Roundtable https://youtu.be/0iKN272SBkI The U.S. and China have a strong history of collaboration and friendship. The heartland is no exception to this, having its unique history linking the two nations together through community and agriculture. As