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SUMMARY:From Heartland to Mainland: 2025 Future Ag Leaders Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a continuation of our special webinar series\, “From Heartland to Mainland”\, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2025 Future Ag Leaders Delegation share their reflections and insights from their recent travels. \nAs participants of the recent trip organized by USHCA\, these delegates had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of U.S.-China collaboration around agriculture as they visited Beijing and Zhengzhou\, capital city of Henan Province. Hear the firsthand experiences of students as they delve into the complexities and opportunities in U.S.-China agricultural collaboration and the realities of on the ground engagement.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/from-heartland-to-mainland-2025-future-ag-leaders-delegation/
CATEGORIES:Student Events,Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20250403T211719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T211719Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Road Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Oklahoma on May 5th at the Silk Road Connection\, a special event to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the sister-state friendship between Oklahoma\, USA\, and Gansu\, China! \nUSHCA is proud to co-organize this special celebration performance with our local partners. This free public event will take place at the George Nigh Center of University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). \nArtists from the Gansu Province\, best known as the home of Dunhuang\, an oasis located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road\, will join Oklahoma’s Cultural Ambassador Kyle Dillingham in a special curated program that highlights the long-standing cultural ties and enduring friendship between the peoples of Oklahoma and Gansu. \nWe hope you can join us! Reserve your ticket now\, link.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/silk-road-connection/
LOCATION:University of Central Oklaoma\, 100 North University Drive\, Edmond\, OK\, 73034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20250208T175312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183626Z
UID:10000135-1741132800-1741219199@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:2025 U.S.-China Educational Exchange
DESCRIPTION:U.S.-China Educational Exchanges have brought tremendous benefits to both countries in the past four decades. However\, growing geopolitical tensions have upended traditional models of exchange in many ways. USHCA’s annual convening of education leaders allows for candid discussion among peers regarding the challenges and opportunities. \nThe 2025 U.S.-China Educational Exchange Convening will be held in Houston\, TX on March 5th. This is an invitation-only event. For more information or participation opportunities\, please contact ellen.wright@usheartlandchina.org
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2025-u-s-china-educational-exchange/
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20250207T180227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183649Z
UID:10000136-1740484800-1740488400@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:Heartland Connect: A Virtual Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Heartland Connect\, a virtual convening designed to provide a platform for our diverse stakeholders across the heartland to share their views and experiences related to U.S.-China Relations and its impact in the Heartland region and beyond. \nRegister here
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/virtual-community-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
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CREATED:20250207T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T183703Z
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SUMMARY:Heartland Chinese Teacher Award - A Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce the Finalists for this year’s Heartland Chinese Teacher Award! We wish to congratulate not only the Finalists\, but all of the teachers who applied\, our nominators\, and school district leadership working to promote excellence in Chinese language teaching and cultural appreciation in our communities. \nJoin us for the event Heartland Chinese Teacher Award – A Community Celebration to discover which of our amazing Finalists will be announced as Award Recipients. \n 
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/heartland-chinese-teacher-award-a-community-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Heartland Chinese Teacher Award
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T195526Z
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SUMMARY:Yangtze-Mississippi Regional Dialoge
DESCRIPTION:The Yangtze River in China and Mississippi River in the U.S. are the most significant inland waterway of their respective countries. Both rivers cross a vast distance touching diverse communities and supporting major industries. Both river basin communities are experiencing similar climate change challenges such as drought\, flood\, pollution\, and many more.  \nHistorically\, the two river basin communities had some exchanges until the pandemic and growing geopolitical tension halted all dialogues. Thanks to renewed support from both countries\, interests are growing in both communities to re-engage to share best practices and test new concepts around climate resilience\, energy transition\, green economy\, climate smart agriculture\, and decarbonization. This has created a unique opportunity to advance U.S.-China subnational collaboration around climate mitigation and energy transition.  \nIn the fall of 2023\, as part of the Yangtze-Mississippi Municipality Energy Transition Exchange Project\, which U.S. Heartland China Association (USHCA) launched to promote best practice sharing between the two river basin communities\, USHCA organized a historic Heartland Mayors Delegation to China. A key engagement of this delegation in China was the Yangtze Mississippi Forum hosted by East China Normal University (ECNU) and Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (SPAFFC) on November 7\, 2023 in Shanghai. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email contact@usheartlandchina.org
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/yangtze-mississippi-regional-dialoge/
CATEGORIES:Yangtze-Mississippi Regional Dialogue
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T201654Z
UID:10000131-1726129800-1726133400@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:From Heartland to Mainland: Reflections and Insights - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 2 of our special webinar series\, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable will share their reflections and insights from their recent travels. \nAs delegates of two American delegations organized by USHCA – the Ag & Food Business Delegation and the Ag Education Delegation – they had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of US-China collaboration around agriculture as they traveled through Shanghai\, Hefei\, Jinan\, Binzhou\, Weifang\, Beijing\, and Xi’an. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear the firsthand experiences of participating business leaders\, growers\, university faculty\, and students as they delve into the complexities and opportunities in U.S.-China agricultural collaboration and the realities of on the ground engagement.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/from-heartland-to-mainland-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Business in China,Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T083000
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DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20240815T211330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T211330Z
UID:10000130-1724920200-1724967000@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:From Heartland to Mainland: Reflections and Insights Pt. 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special webinar\, “From Heartland to Mainland: Reflections and Insights from the 2024 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable – Part 1 \,” where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable will share their reflections and insights from their recent travels. \nAs delegates of two American delegations organized by USHCA – the Ag & Food Business Delegation and the Ag Education Delegation – they had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of US-China collaboration around agriculture as they traveled through Shanghai\, Hefei\, Jinan\, Binzhou\, Weifang\, Beijing\, and Xi’an. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear the firsthand experiences of participating business leaders\, growers\, university faculty\, and students as they delve into the complexities and opportunities in U.S.-China agricultural collaboration and the realities of on the ground engagement.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/from-heartland-to-mainland-reflections-and-insights-pt-1/
CATEGORIES:Business in China
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T213000
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CREATED:20240509T214837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T214837Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Third Space Story Circle
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URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/spring-third-space-story-circle/
CATEGORIES:Student Events,Third Space Story Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20240329T184301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T184302Z
UID:10000126-1713297600-1713301200@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:Green Alliances: Cultivating US and Chinese Climate Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. China Agriculture Roundtable has grown to be the most broad-based bilateral dialogue platform around agriculture\, drawing leaders spanning government\, trade\, business\, education\, and think tanks from both countries. \nThe upcoming 4th annual Roundtable will further strengthen bilateral collaboration and people-to-people friendships around agriculture. We are excited that two leading experts\, Dr. Jennifer Turner and Dr. Karen Mancl of the Wilson Center will be joining us for our 2024 Think Tank Dialogue in Beijing on June 12th. The Wilson Center and the Ohio State University recently published a report to illustrate the complex climate footprint of U.S. and Chinese agriculture and highlight opportunities for bilateral cooperation on policies\, projects\, and strategies to reduce agriculture’s climate footprint. \nAt this talk\, Dr. Turner and Dr. Mancl will discuss possible paths forward for climate and food collaboration between the United States and China. We will also hear from leading professionals in agrifood sciences and agricultural studies.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/green-alliances-cultivating-us-and-chinese-climate-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20240329T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T185146Z
UID:10000127-1712682000-1712689200@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:2024 CHINA Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:CHINA Town Hall is two-part program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level – in our towns\, states\, and nation\, connects Americans around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China. USHCA’s 2024 CHINA Town Hall program will start on Tuesday\, April 9th\, at 5 PM CT\, with featured speaker Dr. Kurt Campbell\, Deputy Secretary of State and Dr. Ketian Zhang\, Assistant Professor at George Mason University\, as the local speaker and will be moderated by Dr. Jack Zhang at the University of Kansas. Click here to register to attend.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2024-china-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20240329T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T184415Z
UID:10000125-1712260800-1712266200@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:New Horizons: Navigating US-China Educational Exchanges
DESCRIPTION:Since the normalization of US-China bilateral relationship 45 years ago\, educational exchanges have brought many benefits to both countries. Even though the pandemic and geopolitical tensions have significantly hindered two-way exchanges during the last three years\, the overall environment is improving. Last November\, leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting people-to-people exchange at their meeting in San Francisco\, where Chinese President Xi Jinping boldly announced the goal of welcoming 50\,000 American students to visit China in the next 5 years. This announcement has created much excitement among educators and community leaders. \nPlease join us in this special online event that brings together leaders dedicated to expanding US-China educational exchanges for a timely discussion on the new opportunities and challenges ahead. \nThis program is a collaboration between the US Heartland China Association and China Institute in America.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/new-horizons-navigating-us-china-educational-exchanges/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20230803T182715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T182715Z
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SUMMARY:De-Risk of the U.S.-China Relationship
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in the early 1990’s\, the US Government actively encouraged the development and growth of a relationship with China. These policies were supported by the interests of both American businesses and academics.  In addition to direct economic interest\, that relationship was driven by the expectation that robust economic ties would lead to “convergence” of the two economies through intensive economic and cultural engagement. \nIn recent years\, the two nations have not become much alike and today confront growing tensions in their relationship. These tensions have reached a sufficient level for policymakers and government officials to argue in favor of “de-risk” or the termination of the mutually beneficial economic relationship to contain China’s growth particularly in high tech regime and global leadership. Advocates for de-risk have become increasingly vocal and enjoy great support in the US Congress and Administration. \nThe 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. \nWe 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. \n\nEd Monser\, a business practitioner\, will talk about business impact of the de-risk of the US-China relationship.\nJoel Glassman\, a retired international education administrator and political scientist who specializes in US-China relations\, will speak about the foreign policy and national security challenges confronting China and the US.\nHung-Gay Fung will talk about implications of the trade and investment policies in recent years that give rise to triggering the de-risk of the US-China relationship.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/de-risk-of-the-u-s-china-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20230803T214106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T214106Z
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SUMMARY:2023 U.S.-China Educational Exchange Convening
DESCRIPTION:U.S.-China Educational Exchanges have brought tremendous benefits to both countries in the past four decades. But\, growing geopolitical tensions have upended traditional models of exchange in many ways. College and university leaders\, who have played a fundamentally important role in developing positive relationships between these two nations for decades\, are especially aware of the importance of positive communications\, productive dialogues\, and continued educational exchanges between the world’s two largest economies for their communities\, institutions\, faculties\, and students. \nUSHCA’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. \nThis is an invitation-only event. To inquire about participating\, please contact Katherine Newton at katherine.newton@usheartlandchina.org or call 346.622.3829.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2023-u-s-china-educational-exchange-convening/
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20230214T224758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T225148Z
UID:10000114-1677528000-1677531600@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:New Year\, New Opportunities: Business Success in China
DESCRIPTION: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 has also signaled its renewed focus on economic growth. In the post-COVID reality\, how could businesses capture emerging opportunities in China while navigating the Chinese unique business environment? To provide members with insight on doing business in China in 2023\, AmCham Shanghai and the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) are co-organizing a webinar with China-based executives on how to succeed in China’s new business environment. The webinar includes a panel discussion with Eddy Chan (Fedex China President)\, Eric Zheng (AmCham Shanghai President)\, and other U.S.-China business leaders. \nThis is an off-the-record webinar and limited to members only of AmCham Shanghai and USHCA. \nClick here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516732911897/WN_5j6OH1AiQ6KAncjjekJrsA
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/new-year-new-opportunities-business-success-in-china/
CATEGORIES:Business in China
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20230203T051419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T051719Z
UID:10000113-1676566800-1676570400@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:Author Event: The Dragon Roars Back
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nClick here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516742263160/WN_JTi1ZgTyRx26MnlqI515Nw
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/author-event-the-dragon-roars-back/
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Way Forward Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20230112T224656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T224954Z
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SUMMARY:Why China Matters to the Heartland Launch Event 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFirst 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. \nRegister 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! \nClick here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6516732911897/WN_5j6OH1AiQ6KAncjjekJrsA
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/why-china-matters-to-the-heartland-launch-event-2023/
CATEGORIES:Why China Matters to the Heartland
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220811T223757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T223757Z
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SUMMARY:Eat\, Drink\, and Prosper Together  - Segment 1
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFor the first segment we have partnered with the Iowa Culinary Institute and TN China Network to feature Chef Eric Stein and Brandon Lin.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/eat-drink-and-prosper-together-segment-1/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220811T222532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T222532Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Security: U.S.-China Ag. Trade in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/finding-security-u-s-china-ag-trade-in-a-changing-world/
CATEGORIES:Way Forward Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220214T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T234906Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Peter Walker
DESCRIPTION:USHCA Author Event with Peter Walker \n4/14 10-11:30am ET \n  \nMore soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/author-event-with-peter-walker/
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220203T041117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T041117Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Ag. Roundtable Think Tank Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2022-ag-roundtable-think-tank-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Roundtable
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220203T041011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T041011Z
UID:10000096-1648756800-1648765800@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:2022 Ag. Roundtable Ag. Education Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2022-ag-roundtable-ag-education-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Roundtable
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220203T040854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T040854Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Ag. Roundtable Ag. SME Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Coming Soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2022-ag-roundtable-ag-sme-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Roundtable,Agriculture Showcase
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220321T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220203T040725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T210031Z
UID:10000094-1647892800-1647901800@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:2022 U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Coming soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/2022-ag-roundtable-opening-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Roundtable
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220214T234738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T234738Z
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SUMMARY:Governor Bob Holden Speaks at World Affairs Council Event
DESCRIPTION:More coming soon…
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/governor-bob-holden-speaks-at-world-affairs-council-event/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220202T215456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T234130Z
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SUMMARY:You're Hired: A Virtual Discussion on Seeking Jobs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nStudents 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. \n  \nClick here to register. \nFebruary 24th\, 2022\n7-8:00pm EST
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/youre-hired-a-virtual-discussion-on-seeking-jobs/
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220208T023433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T023433Z
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SUMMARY:Third Space Story Circle
DESCRIPTION:立春 “Start of Spring” Story Circle\nPROMPT #1：\nTell the story that explains why you came to choose your major/area of study. \nPROMPT #2:\nTell 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? \n\nFebruary 11th\, 2022 \n9-10pm EST\n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/third-space-story-circle-2/
CATEGORIES:Third Space Story Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220202T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T214943Z
UID:10000085-1644487200-1644490800@usheartlandchina.org
SUMMARY:USHCA Member Forum
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive organizational updates\, preview of upcoming programs\, networking time\, and open discussions are some of the typical agenda items for our monthly Member Forum. \nIf you are already a member\, watch for the invite in your inbox. \nInterested in joining as a USHCA member? Learn more about our membership options by clicking here. \n\nFebruary 10th\, 2022 \n10-11:00am EST
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/ushca-member-forum/
CATEGORIES:Member Forums
ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220202T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T214746Z
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SUMMARY:Global Pandemic Response: What's Next?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNow 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? \nWe have gathered experts from different countries to share lessons learned under different healthcare systems to shed light on the potential best path forward. \n\nFebruary 9th\, 2022\n\n7-8:30pm EST\n\nClick Here to register.
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/global-pandemic-response-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Way Forward Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T070141
CREATED:20220113T043652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T023922Z
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SUMMARY:Why China Matters for the Heartland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.\nSpeakers: \n\nDenise Thomas\, CEO of the World Trade Center\, Arkansas\nCraig Allen\, President of the U.S.-China Business Council\nAmy Lei\, Senior Manager of Asia Business Development at JobsOhio\nDrew Combs\, Executive Director of the North Dakota Trade Office\nMartha Henry\, International Relations Manager at the City of San Antonio Global Engagement Office\n\nJanuary 25th\, 2022\n\n10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EST\n  \nRegister today by following this link. 
URL:https://usheartlandchina.org/events/why-china-matters-for-the-heartland/
CATEGORIES:Why China Matters to the Heartland
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Heartland China Association":MAILTO:webinars@usheartlandchina.org
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