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U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2

The U.S.-China Policy Foundation was founded in USCPF Welcomes Wang Yang, Yang Jiechi 1995 to encourage greater understanding and policy dialogue between the United States and China.

Board

Dr. Chi Wang, President The Hon. Donald M. Anderson The Hon. Herbert Horowitz The Hon. James Keith Dr. David M. Lampton Dr. Kenneth Lieberthal General John F. Phillips (USAF, Ret.) The Hon. Joseph W. Prueher The Hon. Clark T. Randt The Hon. J. Stapleton Roy The Hon. James Sasser Vice Premier Wang Yang speaks at a dinner for the 2013 Strategic and Economic Dialogue. The Hon. Richard Solomon On July 11, 2013, the U.S.-China transition and U.S. Cabinet changes--all Policy Foundation, cooperating with four hosts were newly appointed. Staff the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the U.S.-China Business One of the most talked-about Shannon Tiezzi, Research Associate Council, and other organizations, hosted advances was a potential breakthrough Ariane Rosen, Program Assistant a dinner welcoming China’s delegation on a long-hoped for bilateral investment to the fifth round of the Strategic and treaty between the United States Economic Dialogue. China’s top two and China. This year’s S&ED also S&ED participants, Vice Premier Wang featured working group discussion on In this issue: Yang and State Councilor Yang Jiechi, cybersecurity, a new addition to the were the guests of honor along with U.S. Strategic Track and one that further Welcome for S&ED Delegates...... 1,3 Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker expands U.S.-China interactions. President’s Message...... 2 and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Panel Discussion on Taiwan...... 3,4 The dinner was held at the Marriott The July 11 dinner celebrated the Welcome Dinner for Amb. Lu Shumin....5 Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. successful conclusion of this year’s Spring Policymakers Trip...... 6 S&ED and provided an opportunity Summer Policymakers Trip...... 7 The fifth round of S&ED talks for the Chinese delegation to meet with Military Delegation Trip...... 8 took place in Washington, D.C. July 10- U.S. scholars, business representatives, Military Delegation Luncheon...... 9 11. Vice Premier Wang co-hosted the and policymakers. Prior to the dinner, GMU Art Exhibit...... 9 economic branch of the talks along with Vice Premier Wang and State Councilor Booking Signing at GU...... 10 U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew. State Yang talked with select guests during a Educational Outeach...... 10 Councilor Yang Jiechi and U.S. Secretary VIP reception. The reception and dinner Special Thanks to Our Sponsors...... 11 of State John Kerry co-hosted the provided an informal atmosphere for strategic segment. This was the first round guests to discuss major issues in U.S.- of S&ED talks since the Chinese political China relations.

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U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 A Message from the President what they learned with them into their future careers, many leaving USCPF for government and academic positions.

For me, as president of the U.S.-China Policy Foundation, working with these young adults is a great experience. It is refreshing to see the younger American generation engaged with China. They have all spent time living in China and striving to understand its language and culture. I am encouraged by the fact that these open-minded and talented individuals will be the China scholars and policy experts of the future.

The contributions of time and talent of our Executive Greetings from Chi Wang: Board and staff members have led to the completion of more successful events and programs. We were able to take a military Since our founding in 1995, the U.S.-China Policy delegation as well as two congressional staff delegations to Foundation has worked diligently to further our goal of China over the summer. Programs like these directly increase our promoting greater understanding between the United States personal bilateral ties. Here in Washington, D.C. we celebrated and China. As a Chinese-American who moved to the United the U.S.-China relationship by welcoming Ambassador Lu States in 1950, I feel a connection to both my birth country and Shumin at a dinner hosted by Ambassador Cui Tiankai and my current home. The mission of USCPF is thus very dear to co-sponsoring a dinner honoring the Chinese delegation to the my heart. I know how vital positive U.S.-China relations truly Strategic & Economic Dialogue. are and realize the importance of doing everything in my power to help reach that goal. We also held a panel on U.S.-Taiwan-China relations, a discussion of U.S.-China military relations, and a gala exhibit However, I am not able to make a difference alone. The of Chinese art. These informational events, along with our Foundation is only successful because of the involvement of an Foundation’s publications and China Forum television program, amazing group of individuals. Our Executive Board consists of help spread awareness and understanding about the U.S.-China retired former diplomats. Their combined expertise on China, relationship. I would also like to thank the guest speakers, all on-the-ground experience with U.S.-China diplomacy, and top China experts, who have contributed to China Forum, the continued scholarship is unparalleled. I am so grateful for their only weekly local television program about China. dedication and support. Looking forward, I hope the strong support from our The Foundation also employs young China scholars just friends continues to make USCPF a success. I also hope that starting out in the District. I have had the pleasure of working more individuals, companies, and organizations who agree with many young talented Americans who give their time and with the importance of U.S.-China relations will join us. With hard work to our mission. The foundation also gives internships more support, we can grow and make even larger strides toward to Chinese students studying in the United States, exposing improved bilateral ties. them to how American NGOs and civil society operate.

Chi Wang, Ph.D. Because USCPF is a small organization, our employees have the chance to take ownership of their work, learn all facets of how our foundation runs, and make a tangible contribution towards bettering U.S.-China relations. We provide the best President and Chair training ground for these young professionals who then take U.S.-China Policy Foundation

- 2 - U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 USCPF Welcomes Wang Yang, Yang Jiechi (cont.) (Continued from page 1) In their remarks at the July 11 envisioned by Presidents Xi and Obama. dinner, Wang, Yang, Pritzker, and Vilsack praised the talks as productive while also emphasizing the need for patience and The July 11 dinner was attended by representatives of the understanding of the many differences between the United hosting and cooperating organizations, as well as by scholars States and China. Vice Premier Wang Yang summed up this from area thinktanks, U.S. and Chinese business representatives, attitude by quoting the Chinese folk saying, “You need a little government officials, and the media. In addition to the guests patience to eat hot tofu.” of honor, notable attendees included U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai, All the speakers were optimistic the U.S.-China relationship former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former Chinese will continue to develop along a positive path, a good start Ambassador to the U.S. Zhang Yesui. In all, nearly 300 guests to the goal of creating a “new type great power relationship” attended the dinner. between the United States and China. Creating a “new type” of relationship was the vision agreed upon by President Barack USCPF was proud to co-host this special dinner welcoming Obama and President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the the Chinese delegation to the S&ED. The S&ED remains one of Annenberg Estate in Califronia. State Councilor Yang, a veteran the most important dialogue mechanisms between the United of U.S.-China diplomacy, said the talks at the S&ED helped States and China, and we hope the platform will continue to provide a roadmap for this new phase of the relationship as foster productive and honest exchange.

Panel Discussion on Taipei-Beijing-Washington Relations On August 28, 2013, the Bush expressed his opinion U.S.-China Policy Foundation that political talks between was proud to host a panel Beijing and Taipei, including discussion exploring the future confidence-building measures of Taipei-Beijing-Washington in the security sphere, are relations. The discussion, unlikely in the near future. He which was followed by a argued the 1992 Consensus, luncheon, took place at the which has been used as Willard InterContinental the basis for all previous Hotel in Washington, D.C. agreements, might have to be The panel discussion featured discarded in favor of a new world-renowned experts on formula in the future. Under cross-strait issues. The panel the current interpretation of was moderated by Dr. David the consensus, Beijing and Lampton, Hyman Professor Taipei agree there is “one and Director of SAIS-China China” but each defines and China Studies at the Johns Ambassador Raymond Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of AIT, speaks at the “China” differently. Hopkins School of Advanced USCPF’s August 28 panel discussion. International Studies. Next, Bonnie Glaser discussed Taiwan’s quest for greater international space. Ms. Glaser is a Senior Adviser for Asia in The first panelist, Dr. Richard Bush, spoke about the the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic potential for cross-strait political talks. Dr. Bush is a Senior and International Studies as well as a consultant for the U.S. Fellow at the Brookings Institution and the Director of its government on East Asia. She spoke extensively about Taiwan’s Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and formerly effort to increase its international role, with a special focus on served as Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan. Dr. Taiwan’s current push to join the International Civilian (cont.)

- 3 - U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Panel Discussion on Taipei-Beijing-Washington Relations (cont.) (continued from page 3) Aviation Organization (ICAO). Ms. been arguments over whether Taiwan should continue building Glaser noted Taiwan has many valid reasons for wishing to join nuclear reactors or should switch to alternative energy sources. international groups like ICAO that are entirely separate from a Complex questions about nuclear safety and energy security may political need for international validation. However, expanding have a spillover effect on Taiwan’s international relationships. Taiwan’s international role will require a delicate balancing act. Consultations with Beijing are extremely useful, but Taipei must The final speaker was Ambassador Raymond Burghardt, the not seem to be “asking permission.” Likewise, international Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute support, including from the United States, can be helpful but of Taiwan (AIT). Ambassador Burghardt provided an update can also backfire if Beijing feels too much pressure. on U.S.-Taiwan relations, where he emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Taiwan Alan Romberg partnership. He gave a presentation said U.S.-Taiwan on Beijing’s relations involve approach to cross- far more than strait relations. Mr. military and security Romberg is the concerns, and high- Director of the East level interactions Asia Program at the have increased Stimson Center dramatically in recent and previously years. The United spent over 20 years States is committed working in the State to the relationship, Department. Mr. as symbolized by Romberg predicted the construction Xi Jinping will of the new AIT maintain the headquarters in current incremental Taipei. approach toward Participants in the panel answer audience questions. From left: Dr. David Lampton, Dr. Richard cross-strait relations Bush, Bonnie Glaser, Alan Romberg, Dr. Robert Sutter, Ambassador Raymond Burghardt. Following the and Beijing will be panel presentations, content with slow progress. Xi is aware of the remaining issues the panelists answered questions from the audience about the in the relationship and does not seem likely to press for a rapid possibility of a meeting between Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping, solution. Still, Beijing is likely to push for new agreements in the future of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, and U.S. thoughts on the economic, cultural, and even political spheres. Taiwan’s economic agreements with the PRC.

Dr. Robert Sutter’s remarks focused on the nuclear The panel discussion was covered extensively by media debates currently taking place in Taiwan and what effects outlets, including Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), those discussions might have on Taiwan’s relationships with Phoenix TV, CTI TV, TVBS TV, Radio Taiwan International, the United States and China. Dr. Sutter is currently Professor Taipei Times, and China Times. of Practice of International Affairs at the Elliott School of George Washington University and formerly spent over 30 years USCPF was proud to host such a distinguished panel of working for the U.S. government in various capacities. In the experts to address this timely topic. wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, there have

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On July 24, the Dr. Chi Wang, Presi- U.S.-China Policy Foun- dent of USCPF, thanked dation and the Embassy Amb. Lu and CPIFA for of the People’s Republic their hard work in help- of China held a dinner ing advance U.S.-China welcoming Ambassador relations. USCPF has a Lu Shumin, Executive long relationship with Vice President of the CPIFA, including work- Chinese People’s Institute ing together to arrange of Foreign Affairs (CPI- USCPF’s biannaul Poli- FA), and members of his cymaker Trips to China delegation during their (see p. 6). Dr. Wang also visit to the United States From left: Amb. J. Stapleton Roy (former U.S. Ambassador to China), Amb. Lu Shumin spoke about USCPF’s (Executive Vice President, CPIFA, Amb. Cui Tiankai (Chinese Ambassador to the U.S.), Dr. The dinner took place at Chi Wang (President of USCPF) role in promoting peo- the PRC Embassy and ple-to-people diplomacy. was hosted by Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai. In addition USCPF frequently hosts Chinese delegations and arranges for to Amb. Lu Shumin and his delegation, the private dinner was U.S. scholars, retired officials, and congressional staff to travel attended by USCPF Board Members, representatives from US- to China. Dr. Wang thanked the Chinese Embassy for its many CPF corporate sponsors, prominent D.C.-area China scholars, years of support. and representatives from the Chinese Embassy. For many of the dinner guests, the event marked their In his welcome remarks, Amb. Cui Tiankai expressed his first chance to engage in conversation with newly appointed hope that U.S.-China relations will continue to work on cre- Ambassador Cui Tiankai. USCPF was proud to be able to ating “new type great power relationship” as agreed upon by provide a setting where guests could talk freely with Amb. Cui. President Xi Jinping and President Obama Over dinner, guests asked Amb. Cui for at their “shirtsleeve summit” in Califor- his thoughts on the most pressing issues nia. Amb. Cui also praised the work of in U.S.-China relations, including the non-profits such as USCPF and CPIFA prospect of negotiations with the DPRK, in promoting people-to-people diplomacy the future of Sino-Japanese relations, and and mutual trust. the role U.S. businesses can play in helping China’s economic transition. Amb. Lu Shumin agreed with Amb. Cui on the importance of creating a “new In addition to welcoming Amb. Lu type great power relationship” between the Shumin through a gathering of his old United States and China and explained friends, the dinner conversation also served the role CPIFA has played in fostering to further mutual understanding between people-to-people diplomacy over the the United States and China. USCPF years. People-to-people diplomacy plays would like to thank the PRC Embassy and an important role in fostering mutual trust especially Amb. Cui for hosting this event. and mutual understanding. In addition We hope to continue to work with both to hosting foreign dignataries, including CPIFA and the embassy to foster mutual U.S. presidents, CPIFA also hosts scholars, Amb. Cui Tiankai (back) gives his remarks understanding through people-to-people retired government officials, and students. diplomacy.

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U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Spring Policymakers Trip to China In late March, during a congressional recess, the USCPF provided an American perspective on the overall U.S.-China left for China with another congressional delegation. The relationship and other key issues that would come up again Policymakers Educational in meetings at China’s Trip to China program Ministries of Foreign was, once again, a great Affairs and Commerce. success. USCPF took a In addition to official diverse group of senior meetings, participants staff members, from visited some of Beijing’s both the U.S. House important historic sites, and Senate, on a 10-day such as the Great Wall educational tour around and the Forbidden City. China hosted by the Chinese People’s Institute Next, the delega- of Foreign Affairs tion visited Guiyang, (CPIFA). The delegation in the rural province of spent time in Beijing, Guizhou, and the urban Guiyang, and Shanghai. metropolis of Shanghai. The Spring 2013 Policymakers attend a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs These two cities added Our Spring 2013 diversity and depth to delegation was made the trip, allowing partic- up of 13 congressional ipants to witness both staff members from all a rural, poorer, minori- regions of the United ty region, and China’s States. Republicans and modern, commercial Democrats were pretty hub. The delegation also evenly represented. The had the chance to meet group was primarily with municipal officials made up of chiefs of in Guiyang and students staff, legislative directors, and faculty from Fudan and senior staff from the University and the Chi- offices of newly elected na Executive Leadership members of congress. Academy in Shanghai. USCPF was excited for the opportunity to The Policymakers engage staff from so The Spring 2013 Policymakers at the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA) Educational Trip to Chi- many new congressional na provided an opportu- offices and to give these individuals a chance to experience China nity for congressional staff members to experience the history, for the first time. None of the participants had visited China culture, and diversity of China. The mission of the delegation before. was to provide congressional staff members with greater un- derstanding and insight into the vital U.S.-China relationship. The delegation first visited China’s Capital city, Beijing, We hope our participants will use the first-hand experience and to explore China’s political hub and speak with government knowledge of China they gained to assist in their work with officials. Members met first with Deputy Chief of Mission Dr. Congress. Robert Wang and other U.S. officials at the U.S. Embassy. This

- 6 - U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Summer Policymakers Trip to China The U.S.-China Policy Foundation led another congressional officials from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and delegation to China during the August congressional recess. with representatives from the Chinese Institute for International USCPF’s most recent educational Policymakers Trip to China and Strategic Studies. Participants were also able to visit cultural was a success. This 10-day trip, hosted by the Chinese People’s and historic sites in China such as the Great Wall, the Great Institute of Foreign Hall of the People, and Affairs (CPIFA), took the Forbidden City. senior congressional staff members to Beijing, The delegation then Qingdao, and Dalian. rode China’s high-speed train to Qingdao. Both This summer’s del- the high speed train and egation consisted of 10 Qingdao’s sea bridge congressional staff mem- provided examples of bers. Democrat, Repub- China’s impressive in- lican, and Independent frastructure projects. Members of Congress Participants also visited were all represented. Par- Chinese international ticipants came from both corporations with offic- the House and Senate as The August 2013 Policymakers at the Ministry of National Defense es in the United States well as from all regions and were able to discuss of the country. The the prospects of future group was made up of Chinese foreign direct in- chiefs of staff, legisla- vestment. tive directors, and senior staff from offices that In Dalian, our del- serve on the Armed Ser- egation visited an eco- vices and Foreign Affairs nomic development Committees. zone, a high tech zone, and a commercial port. In Beijing, our dele- By visiting Qingdao and gation met with officials Dalian, both more devel- at the Chinese Ministry oped coastal cities, the of Foreign Affairs and the The August 2013 Policymakers attend a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs congressional staff mem- U.S. Embassy. Having these two meetings back-to-back gave our bers had the opportunity to see, first-hand, the results of Chi- participants rounded insight into both the Chinese and U.S. na’s economic growth. perspective on key issues. These first meetings quickly set the tone for the entire trip, full of thoughtful questions and inter- This policymakers trip to China helped congressional staff esting dialogue. members learn more about China’s infrastructure, economic development, military, and foreign affairs. They also had the With the recent emphasis the United States and China have opportunity to have informal conversations with both national placed on improving military-to-military relations, we wanted and local officials. These types of interactions and meetings to make sure our delegation had the opportunity to discuss the increase mutual understanding between the United States and future of U.S.-China military relations. Our delegation met with China and allow for improved U.S.-China relations.

- 7 - U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Military Delegation Trip From April 14 through April 21, the U.S.-China Policy University and the Academy of Military Sciences as well as the Foundation led a U.S. delegation to China on a series of Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy. Track II dialogues to strengthen U.S.-China military relations. The delegation consisted of USCPF President Dr. Chi Wang, The delegation was honored to meet with General Qi Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., and Admiral William J. Jianguo, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Chinese People’s Fallon. Ambassador Freeman served as Assistant Secretary Liberation Army and chairman of CIISS, at the Bayi Building. of Defense for International Security Affairs and has a long Gen. Qi and the delegation discussed strategies for improving history of diplomatic involvement with China. Admiral Fallon the U.S.-China military relationship and how to handle tensions previously served as head of U.S. Central Command and U.S. over current issues. The delegation also met with State Councilor Pacific Command. The delegation was hosted in China by the Yang Jiechi in Zhongnanhai. During the meeting, Councilor China Institute for International Strategic Studies (中国国 Yang and the delegation exchanged views on the future of the 际战略学会). CIISS U.S.-China relationship, provides research and especially military rel- analysis from military ations, and how the officers and scholars two countries can work on subjects such as the together in the future. international strategic situation and China’s On April 18, the national security interests. delegation traveled to Qingdao for a meet- The purpose of the ing with Admiral Yang delegation was to enhance Feijun, the Vice Com- mutual understanding mander of China’s in the often contentious North Sea Fleet. The field of military relations. delegation also had the The delegation met opportunity to tour a with military officials, Chinese Luzhou-class government leaders, and The USCPF Delegation with Gen. Qi Jianguo (center) at the Bayi Building. USCPF destroyer, the Shenyang. scholars to discuss the delegation members: Dr. Chi Wang (4th from left), Amb. Chas Freeman (5th from The destroyer’s captain, left), Adm. William Fallon (5th from right), Shannon Tiezzi (2nd from right). possibility of forging a Zhang Changlong, led “new type” great power relationship that includes a fresh start the tour and a briefing onboard the Shenyang. in mil-to-mil relations. The delegation spent April 15 through April 18 in Beijing, then departed for Qingdao, home of China’s The trip provided an important opportunity for Track II North Sea Fleet. diplomacy in the field of U.S.-China military relations. The delegation participants engaged in meaningful discussions with While in Beijing, the delegation first met with representatives their Chinese counterparts, exchanging concrete proposals of CIISS, the Chinese host organization. The delegation held for improving mil-to-mil relations between the two countries. a workshop at CIISS with various experts, including military USCPF would like to thank CIISS for its help in arranging officers. The participants discussed the U.S.-China military and hosting the delegation. We hope to continue hosting relationship and analyzed specific issues such as tensions on Track II dialogues on mil-to-mil relations, both in China and the Korean peninsula and in the South China Sea. Later, the in the United States., to increase mutual understanding and delegation held similar workshops at a variety of high-level cooperation on this vital issue. research institutions, including China’s National Defense

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U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Military Delegation Luncheon On June 10, the U.S.-China Policy Foundation hosted a or enemies. luncheon discussion of the April 2013 Military Delegation Trip to China. The luncheon took place at the Cosmos Club and was While there is cause for optimism, Amb. Freeman cautioned attended by members of USCPF’s board and representatives no real progress has been made. For the mil-to-mil relationship from area think-tanks and universities. Maj. Gen. Xu Nanfeng, to truly improve, officials on both sides will need to take the Defense Attache of the People’s Republic of China, was also concrete action in addition to having discussions. Adm. Fallon present as a honored guest. said China’s inclusion in the RIMPAC military exercise in 2014 is a positive step, but he would also like to see China attend Adm. William Fallon and Amb. Chas Freeman shared their the annual Chiefs of Defense Conference. This conference, thoughts about their April 2013 trip to China as part of a attended each year by senior military representatives from over military delegation organized by USCPF. Both men stressed 25 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region, is a site for that the conversations with Chinese officials and experts were significant dialogue, but China has not yet attended. At present, more open than normal, resulting in meaningful discussions there is not enough meaningful dialogue between China and the about the Korean peninsula, maritime disputes, and U.S.-China United States., Adm. Fallon said. Amb. Freeman pointed out mil-to-mil relations. Adm. Fallon and Amb. Freeman noted that without such dialogues it would be impossible to define similarities in the attitude of officials they met with during the the nature of U.S.-China relations, leaving a dangerous amount trip and that of Xi Jinping. The Chinese government has been of uncertainty. making serious overtures toward implementing a “new type of great power relationship” in the military arena. The Chinese USCPF was proud to host this intimate discussion of U.S.- government believes U.S.-China relations have reached a critical China military relations in light of the first-hand experiences of juncture, where both countries must decide if they are partners our April delegation. GMU Art Exhibit From February 25 though as painter Shen Zhou (1427- March 20, 2013, the Fine 1509) and calligrapher Dong Art Gallery of George Mason Qichang (1555–1636), the University hosted the exhibit exhibit had a special focus on “Chinese Scrolls: From the late Qing Dynasty art. Artists Collection of Dr. Chi Wang.” such as Pu Hua (1834-1911), The exhibit featured paintings Wang Su (1794-1877), and from the collection of USCPF Ni Tian (1855–1919) of the President Dr. Chi Wang, who Shanghai School represent the has been collecting Chinese turning point between classical art for over sixty years. The and modern styles of painting exhibit gave D.C. area art and calligraphy, making each enthusiasts the rare chance to of these works an important see an individual collection of piece of Chinese art history. In Chinese art pieces on display. Dr. Chi Wang (right) speaks at the opening of the GMU exhibit addition, the exhibit featured rarely seen works by China’s The exhibit featured over 35 Chinese scrolls, both paintings modern masters, including Qi Bashi (1863-1957), Zhang and calligraphy, dating from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644 CE) Daqian (1899-1983), Xu Beihong (1895-1953), Fu Baoshi through present day, including artists from the PRC, Taiwan, and (1904-1965), and Pu Ru (1896-1963). Hong Kong. In addition to Ming dynasty classical masters such

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U.S.-CHINA POLICY REVIEW NEWSLETTER FALL 2013 VOLUME 14, NO. 2

Book Signing at Georgetown University

and healthy. The book is not only a chronicle of one man’s life, but an overview of historical conditions in China and the United States, outlining how momentous events affect individual lives. Dr. Wang’s memoir was also published in Chinese as 《从北京到华盛 顿： 我的中美历史回忆》.

A question and answer period and book signing followed Dr. Wang’s talk. Audience members asked about his family history and The United States and China his various life experiences. Dr. Since World War II. Published by Wang also introduced his newly ME Sharpe, April 2013. 216 p. published book, The United States and China Since World War “An intimate of policy-makers on both II, which presents a comprehensive sides of the Pacific, Dr. Chi Wang has history of U.S.-China relations helped mold Sino-U.S. relations for al- Dr. Anthony Tambasco (back) introduces Dr. Chi since 1945. most fifty years. His new work on the Wang (front) at the April 19 book signing event. modern history of the world’s most im- The location of the book signing portant bilateral relationship will com- On April 19, 2013, Georgetown could not have been more appropriate. mand the attention of scholars and prac- University School of Continuing Dr. Wang received his Ph.D. in history titioners in China and the United States. Studies’ Graduate Liberal Studies from Georgetown in 1969 and has Dr. Wang’s comprehensive and balanced Degree Program hosted a book signing been a professor there for over 40 years, analysis provides the insight of someone event with USCPF President, Chi Wang. specialzing in Chinese history and U.S.- who has lived his subject matter.” Around 40 people attended the event China relations. Dr. Wang enjoyed this --Ambassador James Sasser at the faculty club, which was open to opportunity to share his life story, answer U.S. Ambassador to China, 1995-1999 students, faculty, and the general public. questions, and interact with individuals who share his interest in U.S.-China “Chi Wang’s The United States and Dr. Wang spoke for an hour about his relations. China is a well-written, comprehensive award-winning memoir, A Compelling account of bilateral relations since World Journey from Peking to Washington: Anthony Tambasco, Associate Dean War II. This volume will find an honored Building a New Life in America. Dr. of Graduate Liberal Studies, introduced place on the bookshelves of scholars, stu- Wang’s memoir chronicles his journey Dr. Wang, and Anne Ridder, Assistant dents, and informed citizens alike.” from China to America, including his Dean of Graduate Liberal Studies, --David M. Lampton, Ph.D. experiences of World War II, American organized the event. A number of Dr. Professor and Director of China Studies, life in the 1950s, the normalization of Wang’s former and current students Johns-Hopkins SAIS U.S.-China relations, and the ongoing attended. effort to keep U.S.-China relations stable

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Educational Outreach

CHINA FORUM

The U.S.-China Policy Foundation continues to produce new episodes of its television program, China Forum. China Forum airs Sundays at 2 pm on WNVC/MHz1. With nearly 200 episodes produced since 1991, China Forum is an educational program that seeks to advance American understanding and awareness of the increasingly nuanced relationship between the United States and China. Produced by Dr. Chi Wang, President In Fall 2013, USCPF will publish a special edition of the of USCPF, each weekly program features a panel of experts Washington Journal of Modern China (WJMC). exploring discussing contemporary trends and issues. the concept of “new type great power relations.” This edition will feature articles from both Chinese and American scholars This year, USCPF has produced China Forum episodes on analyzing what “new type great power relations” will look like a number of important topics, including China’s environment, in a variety of contexts. Authors include Dr. Shao Yuqun, Acting China’s military, the future of China-Taiwan relations, and Director of the Center for American Studies, Shanghai Institutes cybersecurity as an issue in U.S.-China relations. Other episodes for International Studies; Christina Lin, Fellow at the Center for have explored China’s foreign policy toward its Asia-Pacific Transatlantic Relations at SAIS-Johns Hopkins University; and neighbors, the Middle East, and India. Ali Wyne, associate of Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. USCPF extends its thanks to all of our featured experts who make it possible for us to continue to discuss the most interesting Founded in 1992, the WJMC is a policy-oriented publication and relevant issues in U.S.-China relations on China Forum. We with scholarly articles on modern Chinese culture, economics, look forward to producing new episodes on timely issues. We history, politics, and U.S.-China relations. Each edition of WJMC also welcome suggestions from USCPF friends on future topics. includes articles by top American and Chinese scholars, as well as Simply email ideas to [email protected] or tweet your ideas to @ reviews of recent books on China or U.S.-China relations. USCPF.

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