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Britain
John Hay to Andrew White, "First 'Open Door' Note, Sept. 6, 1899
December 13, 1901
Secretary John Hay wrote versions of this note to each of the major powers (Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan).
Hong Kong Governor Bonham to British Minister Lord Grey, 1849
December 13, 1901
Hong Kong Governor Bonham to British Minister Lord Grey, 1849, Regarding Chinese Participation in the Colonial Government
Extracts from the Lockhart Report on the New Territory, 8 October, 1898, from Great Britain
December 13, 1901
Extracts from the Lockhart Report on the New Territory, 8 October, 1898, from Great Britain
The U.K. Sees China as a Friend, Why Don't We?
The Committee of 100, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Club of California, will be hosting a forum featuring acclaimed author Martin Jacques and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Susan Shirk discussing the difference in how the U.K. and the U.S. treat their relationship with China.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?