PARTNER EVENT

What’s Happening in Seattle? Conversation with the Seattle APEC Host Committee 

Thirty years since Seattle hosted the very first APEC Leaders’ Summit, this August Seattle will host the third Senior Officials’ and several Ministerial-level meetings (SOM3). These meetings will include women’s empowerment, health, energy, food security, disaster management and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). All meetings will be coupled within the theme of “digital month.” Join […]

08 Aug

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Book Talk | The Dangerous Derailment of the Peking Express: A Pivotal Moment in Chinese History

In May of 1923, a group of justice-motivated bandits deliberately derailed a luxury train called Peking Express and held hundreds of passengers hostage. The event became a pivotal moment in Chinese history, setting the course for China’s civil war and the rise of communist power. Author James M. Zimmerman shares the gripping true story in […]

05 Jun

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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National Committee on U.S. China Relations Event with the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Preserving a Legacy of Liberty and Peace in the Indo-Pacific

Admiral John C. Aquilino, 26th Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, will be the keynote speaker at National Committee on US – China Relations Annual Members Program on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm EDT. His comments, conversation with National Committee President Stephen Orlins, and Q&A will focus on Sino-American military […]

23 May

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Preserving and Growing Seattle’s Chinatown International District

The Washington State China Relations Council and the Seattle Shanghai Expats Society invite you to meet and hear from the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Seattle Chinatown International Preservation Authority (SCIDpda). Chairperson Cindy Ju will share with us how the organization works to preserve, promote, and develop the Seattle Chinatown International District. […]

25 Apr

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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The Future of the U.S. and Taiwan: A Conversation with Congresswoman DelBene and Taiwanese Representative Hsiao on Trade, Technology, and Security

From trade and investment to security and shared democratic values, Taiwan is an important partner to the United States in a region of critical significance to all aspects of U.S. policy, What are the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead in the bilateral relationship? Join the World Affairs Council Seattle for a conversation with Congresswoman DelBene […]

13 Apr

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Assessing the Rapidly Changing Business Environment for Foreign Companies in China

The American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) recently released its annual survey, The China Business Climate Survey (BCS) Report . The survey asks AmCham’s member companies about a variety of factors impacting their investments in China. The BCS Report provides a snapshot of the current sentiment of foreign companies toward the business environment in China. […]

05 Apr

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Key Takeaways from China’s NPC and CPPCC Meetings

A webinar co-sponsored by the Washington State China Relations Council and the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai  The Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) recently concluded their annual meetings (the “Two Sessions”). These meetings ushered in substantial structural and leadership changes in the Chinese government that will […]

23 Mar

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Southeast Asia: Sphere of U.S.-China Rivalry

Southeast Asia is one of the most visible places where the U.S-China rivalry plays out writ large. Each country’s relations with China vary widely, complicated by strong economic ties, domestic policies and the treatment of ethnic Chinese, territorial disputes, and divergent political systems. Multinational corporations—including U.S., Japanese, South Korean, and Chinese companies—compete for new investment […]

22 Mar

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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APEC Comes to Seattle

Thirty years after the very first APEC Leaders’ Summit took place in Seattle, APEC will return to the city in August this year. While this year’s Leaders’ Summit will be held in San Francisco, Seattle will host the third Senior Officials’ and several Ministerial-level meetings on women’s empowerment, health, energy, food security, disaster management and […]

07 Mar

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Employment Essentials for Companies and Talents in the U.S. and China

For businesses and workers alike, entering a new market can bring both significant challenges and opportunities. Establishing a new business in a foreign country requires extensive knowledge of local laws, regulations, and practices, including business formation, hiring, managing, and navigating complex legal and regulatory systems. Please join us for a virtual panel with two Seattle-based […]

23 Feb

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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U.S.-China Climate Action Collaboration: Opportunities and Challenges

Amid growing geopolitical tensions between the U.S and China, cooperation on fighting climate change has arguably been one of the few promising areas of collaboration. However, such efforts have not followed a linear path. At the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, the U.S. and China made a joint declaration on […]

17 Jan

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Seattle Happy Hour with the China Project and the Washington State China Relations Council

December 21 | 6:00-8:00 pm              Optimism Brewing Company, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122   On Wednesday, December 21st, join The China Project, the Serica Initiative, and the Washington State China Relations Council in Seattle for casual drinks and conversation at Optimism Brewing Company. This happy hour is open to the public. Drinks are not included. REGISTER HERE

21 Dec

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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