About the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

The Kissinger Institute on China and the United States is dedicated to promoting greater understanding of issues in the U.S.-China relationship and its impact on both countries and the world. It does so by exploring the political, economic, historical, and cultural factors that underlie the respective behavior patterns and world views of China and the United States.

Inspired by and dedicated to Dr. Henry A. Kissinger’s vision of the importance of the relationship between these two nations, the Kissinger Institute brings together the most expert thinkers and the most promising policymakers and public officials to promote cross-cultural dialogue and enhanced understanding on a variety of issues.

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The Latest from the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership: New Rules for a New Era

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June 19, 2013 // 2:00pm5:00pm
On June 19, 2013, Robert Zoellick, former president of the World Bank, former U.S. Trade Representative, and former Deputy Secretary of State will give a global perspective of what the Trans-Pacific Partnership could mean for future trade negotiations followed by a distinguished group of panelists who will speak on the important aspects of a future trade model and how the Trans-Pacific Partnership fits into other regional trade agreements. more

China's Economic and Political Outlook Under Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang

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May 30, 2013 // 9:00am10:30am
Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang have assumed the top party and government positions in China. Their economic and political agenda is already beginning to take shape. The million-dollar question is whether their policies will produce tangible results and overcome the many hurdles China is facing today. Dr. Junhua Wu and Mr. Kiyoyuki Seguchi addressed this question and more, offering their analysis on the future outlook of Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang's policies. more
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Taiwan's Cross-Strait Policy and Its Security Implications

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April 02, 2013 // 10:00am11:00am
Taiwan’s economic ties with China continue to grow steadily. Yet political tensions between the two sides remain unresolved. Where are relations between Taipei and Beijing heading as security threats increase in East Asia on the one hand and the United States rebalances its priorities toward the region on the other? more
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China in Latin America: Public Impressions and Policy Implications

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March 28, 2013 // 9:00am11:00am
The Latin American Program and Vanderbilt University's Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) are bringing together a panel of experts to discuss public perceptions of China in the region and how these compare to public perceptions of the U.S. more
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The United States, China, and Global Governance: A New Agenda for a New Era

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April 11, 2013 // 2:00pm3:30pm
The United States-China relationship is at a critical juncture. Both countries are undergoing tremendous historical changes, and the globe is facing growing challenges in promoting broad-based and sustainable economic development. This report analyzes the tensions and challenges in the relationship and offers policy recommendations about the relationship in the areas of trade, investment, finance, and climate change. Check out the webcast and read the report here! more

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  • J. Stapleton Roy // Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
  • Douglas Spelman // Senior Adviser, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
  • Sandy Pho // Program Assistant, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States