National Committee on U.S.-China Relations

China & the Hill: Iran Leverages Covert Financial Entities to Sell Oil to China, Beijing Funds Cyber Campaigns in the Philippines Tehran skirts U.S. sanctions on oil sales, South Africa-Taiwan ties deteriorate, U.S. imposes docking fees on Chinese ships

This week in U.S.-China relations:
🇮🇷 China leverages a covert financial network to skirt U.S. tariffs and buy Iranian oil
🇵🇭 Beijing backs an online influence campaign in the Philippines
🚢 U.S. imposes docking fees on Chinese ships
…and more.
Read or listen on Substack: https://bit.ly/3IDROVH

The Adaptability of the Chinese Communist Party Martin Dimitrov analyzes how the Chinese Communist Party has survived for more than 100 years and outlines possible challenges to its future resilience.

How has the Chinese Communist Party managed to survive for over a century?

#PIPFellow Martin Dimitrov (@tulaneu.bsky.social) joins Xiaobo Lü (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) to unpack how the CCP adapts to crises and whether its resilience is reaching its limits.
Watch: https://bit.ly/4h1cDHe

2025 Gala Dinner The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is proud to honor Dr. Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, at its annual Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Ziegfe...

Join us in NYC on October 14 for our 2025 Gala Dinner, honoring Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer.

Secure your ticket to this important night of celebration in support of our mission to foster productive bilateral relations.
https://www.ncuscr.org/event/2025-gala-dinner/

Why Labubus Are Changing China's Soft Power Strategy Natalia Cote-Muñoz shares how Labubus are resonating across different cultures and changing the way people perceive China.

Are Labubus the new face of “Made in China”?

@ncotemunoz.bsky.social (CEO, Vantage Point Strategies) joins us to share how Labubus are resonating across different cultures and changing the way people perceive China.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/labubu-soft-power/

Event invite: October 8

📅 NEXT WEEK: What do Chinese experiences in America reveal about the complexities of Sino-American interactions?

Join the editors of the recently-published book "Chinese Encounters with America: Journeys That Shaped the Future of China" in NYC on Weds, October 8.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/3IjWBex

International Podcast Day graphic: Listen to the US-China podcast

Happy International Podcast Day! Are you tuned in to the US-China Podcast?

Join us for deep dives with experts into some of the most important issues in U.S.-China relations.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/4nkhXrK
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3QXZ3cl

In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly.

"In a podcast aired Sept. 26, Cheung told the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations that Beijing’s strategic thinking has shifted under Xi."

@apnews.com quoted the most recent episode of NCUSCR's US-China Podcast. Read more: apnews.com/article/li-q...

Smart Rabbits: American Small Businesspeople, Trade Wars, and the Future of U.S.-China Relations Douglas Barry considers how American small businesses shapes and are shaped by U.S.-China relations.

What’s the reality for small business owners caught in the U.S.-China trade war?

Douglas Barry (George Washington University) profiles business owners finding innovative solutions in conversation with Min Fan (US Heartland China Association).

▶️ Watch: https://bit.ly/46tdmxd

China's Alternative Vision for Global Governance Olivia Cheung discusses China’s alternative vision for global governance and international leadership.

How does China want the world to work?

Olivia Cheung (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) shares China’s alternative vision for global governance and international leadership.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-global-governance/

National Committee on U.S.-China Relations leaders meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang Directors from the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations met for an off-the-record discussion with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25...

National Committee on U.S.-China Relations directors met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang today for an off-the-record discussion on economic, investment, and trade issues.

More: https://bit.ly/46pC1CQ

On the latest episode of China & the Hill, we break down the latest in U.S.-China relations, from an update on the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, to the delay of a U.S. military aid package to Taiwan.

https://bit.ly/4my7ozV

2025 Gala Dinner The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is proud to honor Dr. Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, at its annual Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Ziegfe...

Join us in NYC on October 14 for our 2025 Gala Dinner, honoring Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer.

Secure your ticket to this important night of celebration in support of our mission to foster productive bilateral relations.
https://www.ncuscr.org/event/2025-gala-dinner/

China’s ‘temple economy’ in the spotlight as scandals rock influential religious leaders Powerful Buddhist monks who have previously escaped punishment are the latest target of the government’s crackdown on excess wealth and alleged corruption

China's Buddhist temples have been rocked by a recent series of scandals. NCUSCR #PIPFellow Kin Cheung discussed China's 'temple economy' with @theguardian.com:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Read the latest by #PIPFellow @sheenagreitens.bsky.social:

Global Ripples: How the Iran Strike Shapes U.S. Strategy in East Asia M. Taylor Fravel and Amanda Hsiao join Jennfier Staats to discuss how the June 22, 2025, U.S. strike on Iran is reshaping thinking about deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.

What does the US strike on Iran mean for security in East Asia?

M. Taylor Fravel (@mitpolisci.bsky.social), Amanda Hsiao (@eurasiagroup.net), and Jennifer Staats (@rand.org) consider the implications for the future of U.S. military strategy.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/iran-strike/

📅 EVENT: What do Chinese encounters with America reveal about the complexities of Sino-American interactions?

Join us in NYC on Weds, October 8 for a discussion with Deborah Davis, Elizabeth Knup, Terry Lautz, and Yingyi Ma:
https://bit.ly/3IjWBex

NCUSCR Book Collection Supports the Next Generation of Students, Researchers A collection of books on China and U.S.-China relations will live at George Washington University's Sigur Center for Asian Studies.

Yesterday, the US-China Education Trust inaugurated its new Reading Room at GWU’s Sigur Center for Asian Studies, made possible by a donation of our extensive collection of books on U.S.-China relations and China studies.

Learn more: https://www.ncuscr.org/book-collection-uscet-sigur/

The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Through an examination of the life of Xi Zhongxun, Joseph Torigian sheds light on the power of the Chinese Communist Party and how it affects individuals at its highest levels.

How did Xi Zhongxun, father of Xi Jinping, shape China?

@josephtorigian.bsky.social (American University, @hooverinstitution.bsky.social) and #PIPFellow @vicshih.bsky.social (@ucsandiego.bsky.social) examine the Chinese Communist Party’s impact on its top leaders.

WATCH: https://bit.ly/48gK6Lh

How Basketball Builds Bridges On and Off the Court Jay Li (AUBL) joins us to share the future of university-level basketball in Asia and its potential to bridge people across countries.

🏀 How is basketball bridging cultural differences on and off the court? 🏀

Jay Li (CEO, AUBL) joins us to share the future of university-level basketball in Asia and its potential to bridge people across countries.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/aubl/

An event posted for Monday, September 15, on medical resource mobilization in Asia during Covid-19

Upcoming event with two @ncuscr.bsky.social #PIPFellows, Wei-Ting Yen and Qin Gao, at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social.
Register: www.nysean.org/events/lever...

📆 EVENT: Join Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, Georgia State Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, and Henry Yu at @cartercenter.bsky.social to discuss how the U.S.-China relationship impacts Georgia.

Time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
Register: https://www.tfaforms.com/5194186

What happens in Washington and Beijing doesn’t stay there. 🌎 Decisions made thousands of miles away are shaping jobs, schools, and communities across South Carolina.

Don’t miss this timely conversation on the U.S.-China relationship and how it impacts YOU.
Register: https://bit.ly/3I3Vtf0

Join us Sept. 19 for an in-person discussion with Amb. Dan Kritenbrink & Rep. Michelle Au about the impacts that the U.S.-China rivalry is having on the Chinese diaspora, both nationally and in Atlanta. This is part of a @ncuscr.bsky.social program. Register: bit.ly/4peCvmG

Security Without Exclusivity – Why Countries Choose to Cooperate Simultaneously with Both the U.S. and China Sheena Greitens and Isaac Kardon join Philip Saunders for a discussion on how third countries are simultaneously deepening security cooperation with China and the U.S. instead of choosing between them...

🌏 Why are some countries deepening security ties with both the U.S. and China?
#PIPFellows @sheenagreitens.bsky.social, @ibkardon.bsky.social, & Philip Saunders discuss “security hybridization” and what it means for the U.S.-China relationship.
Watch: bit.ly/41LjAG5

China’s Strategic Advances in the Global Economy Ka Zeng discusses China’s role in the global economy amid economic competition with the U.S.

How is China reshaping the global economic order?

Ka Zeng (@umassamherst.bsky.social) discusses China’s role in the global economy amid economic competition with the U.S.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-global-economy/

What is Fueling China’s Military Modernization? Oriana Skylar Mastro and Joel Wuthnow unravel how the U.S. and Chinese militaries stack up against each other in Asia.

This week, China's Victory Day Parade not only commemorated the end of World War II, but highlighted the advanced technological achievements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Learn more:
https://www.ncuscr.org/video/china-military-modernization/

C&tH header image: Xi, Modi, Putin exchange greetings at the SCO

Beijing renews its push for an SCO development bank while the U.S. Treasury raises alarms over Chinese money-laundering networks linked to drug trafficking and fraud.

Follow Washington D.C.’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions with China & the Hill on Substack: https://bit.ly/45Nxytm

What is the Role of Journalism in the U.S.-China Relationship? Zhifan Luo and Viola Zhou joined us to discuss the evolving role of journalism in China and in the U.S.-China relationship.

How do journalists report on China?

@zhifan-luo.bsky.social (McMaster University) and @violazhou.bsky.social (@restofworld.org) discuss the evolving role of journalism in China and in the U.S.-China relationship.

▶️ Watch: https://www.ncuscr.org/video/us-china-journalism/

Employment Opportunities The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is currently hiring. If you would like to be considered for employment, please follow these instructions.

@ncuscr.bsky.social is hiring for multiple roles.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.ncuscr.org/employment/

What Does it Take to Explain China to America? | Emerging Global Order | Carnegie Corporation of New York As U.S.-China relations become more complicated, China experts are sharing their knowledge with everyone from the State Department to your local school board

How are we explaining China to the United States?

With now 180 fellows, our Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) has been at the forefront of engaging beyond academia since 2005 and supported by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social since 2014.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JlOrTf