May 14, 2026
On May 13, 2026, the Washington State China Relations Council , in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Trade Development Bureau of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), co-hosted the Washington State–China Provinces Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum in Seattle. The forum brought together government officials, business
April 10, 2026
On April 7, 2025, WSCRC, in partnership with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations and the World Affairs Council Seattle, hosted a two-part program examining the Trajectory of U.S.-China Relations. The first part featured a national webcast hosted by the National Committee on U.S. China relations, with speakers
March 27, 2026
In late February, the Washington State China Relations Council community was deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Borich, who served as the Council’s Executive Director and President of from 1997 to 2013. A respected diplomat and a valuable of the U.S.-China community, Joe played a vital role in strengthening
February 13, 2026
In October 2025, Washington state leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society convened at Washington State China Relations Council’s U.S.-China Symposium to assess the implications of U.S.-China relations for Washington’s economy and global engagement. Participants highlighted how national policy decisions have imposed real economic costs on the state while
December 1, 2025
November 4 – 14, WSCRC Executive Director Man Wang accompanied Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyen to China to attend the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai and the 8th IASC Aerospace Summit in Changsha and Changde, Hunan Province. WSCRC also supported planning for the trip.
October 16, 2025
October 14, 2025, WSCRC's inaugural U.S.-China Symposium was a full house — and full of energy, ideas, and honest and forward-thinking conversations about the evolving U.S.–China relations. From discussions on the outlook of U.S.-China relationship to trade and technology to subnational engagement and people-to-people ties. Speakers shared examples of how
September 12, 2025
On September 11, 2025, WSCRC hosted a panel discussion on Sustaining Washington Agriculture in a Shifting Trade Landscape, featuring Rianne Ham, Manager of International Marketing Program at the Washington State Department of Agriculture; John Melin, President and CEO of Brown & Haley; Mark Powers, President of the Northwest Horticultural Council;
June 12, 2025
On June 11, 2025, WSCRC hosted a book talk on Broken Engagement: Interviews with Those Who Have Made — and Remade — the U.S.’s Policy Toward China, featuring veteran journalist Bob Davis—former senior editor of The Wall Street Journal and co-author of Superpower Showdown. He was joined in the conversation
April 25, 2025
On April 24, 2025, WSCRC, in partnership with the National Committee on U.S. China Relations, the World Affairs Council Seattle and the University of Washington's East Asia Center and China Studies Program, hosted a two-part program examining the Trump administration's China policy 100 days in. The first part featured a
February 11, 2025
WSCRC speaks with the Northwest Asian Weekly about its past, present, and future plans. Our work will continue to focus on promoting trade, subnational engagement, and people-to-people exchanges. Read the article here.
January 23, 2025
On January 22, 2025, WSCRC co-hosted a panel discussion with the Rainier Club and the University of Washington's China Study Program and East Asia Center titled Divided Politics, Unified Challenges? U.S.-China Relations Post-Election. Held two days after the Presidential inauguration, this event offered a timely examination of the future of
November 1, 2024
The board of the WSCRC appoints Dr. Man Wang as the organization's new Executive Director, effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Wang previously served as the Director at WSCRC from December 2018 to October 2024. From May 2023 to August 2024, Man served as the Director of Programs for Asia Society