April 13, 2021
The Executive Director of the Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC), Nor Coquillard, along with WSCRC members Spencer Cohen of High Peak Strategy and David Zhou of IM2China spoke at a webinar sponsored by the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) on April 13th. The talk was part of EASC’s
April 5, 2021
By Wen Liu, Read the original article here Frosty and fiery did not just describe the atmosphere of the top U.S.-China diplomatic meeting in Alaska over a week ago, they may also do the same of a new, or post-Alaska, phase of the bilateral relations. At the end of the
March 23, 2021
The Washington State China Relations Council condemns the rise of hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific ethnicity. As the country’s oldest state-level organization dedicated to improving ties with China, the Council strives to create relationships and build greater understanding among the people of China and the United States.
February 4, 2021
The Washington State China Relations Council, the oldest state level organization devoted to improving ties with China, held its annual gala, virtually, on February 2nd. The highlight of the evening was a conversation between former Ambassador to China Gary Locke and the former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. These
January 22, 2021
WSCRC Member Spencer Cohen, along with recent WSCRC webinar panelist Badri Narayanan. G., recently penned an editorial in the South China Morning Post. Titled New alliances, not tariffs, are key to US trade strategy on China, the op-ed calls for the U.S. to take a multi-lateral approach to solving trade
January 22, 2021
J. Norwell Coquillard, Executive Director of the WSCRC, was recently quoted in an article by Northwest Asian Weekly entitled, “Biden and China: Guarded Optimism from Local Chinese Leaders.” Coquillard comments that the U.S. and the Biden Administration should work with our allies to “push China to play by established rules".
November 24, 2020
The Washington State China Relations Council welcomed ten new members in 2020, several who are highlighted below. 2020 created a number of new challenges for our organization and we are particularly fortunate to receive support from our members, old and new, to carry on our 41-year legacy and important work.
October 29, 2020
The Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ), the region’s premier business news publication, has recently honored two of WSCRC’s Board Members. WSCRC’s Board Chairman, Marc Berger, was recently honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40. Started 22 years ago, this program identifies people under the
October 1, 2020
(SEATTLE – October 1, 2020) The Washington State China Relations Fund, the charitable arm of the Washington State China Relations Council, has announced its goal of raising $500,000 to support educational programs that promote stronger business, educational and cultural ties between Washington State and China, and within the local Chinese
September 29, 2020
September 18, 2020: The Trump Administration announced today that WeChat is to be banned from U.S. app stores as of Sunday. The ban will restrict the transferring of funds or processing of payments through WeChat within the United States as of Sunday. It will also prevent any provision of internet hosting,
August 6, 2020
WSCRC’s Executive Director was recently quoted in the Spokane Spokesman Review (August 4) regarding the introduction of a new bill in the Senate written to create a clearer U.S. strategy towards China. The bill, introduced by Senator Jim Risch (R, Idaho), aims to counter China’s trade practices and military build-up,
Food with Love Program Celebrates its Successful Conclusion 心中有爱 眼里有光——“Food With Love”西雅图爱心午餐行动圆满结束
July 29, 2020
Original article can be viewed here. 由华盛顿州中国总商会CCCWA、 华中基金会WSCRF和清华GIX北美中心联合主办的“Food With Love”大西雅图地区爱心午餐行动，在轰轰烈烈进行了几个月的爱心接力后，终于到达了胜利的终点。7月24日，活动主办方负责人、志愿者、市政代表、受捐单位代表欢聚一堂，用一个简单而充满爱的线上庆祝来为本次爱心活动画上圆满句号。整个爱心午餐活动共送出 21661份爱心午餐，价值41.1万美元，受赠单位35家。本次活动让大家深刻地感受到，心中有爱，眼里有光，即使在漫长的疫情期间，也能感受到世界的美好。