Engaging Citizens in U.S.-China Discourse – An Interview with Jason Togut
The National Committee on United States-China Relations, founded in 1966 by a coalition of scholars, civic, religious, and business leaders, is a non-profit organization in the United States dedicated to enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China. Jason Togut joined the National Committee after graduating from Brown University in 2020. He shares with us his experiences, his work on Track II dialogues at the National Committee, and his thoughts on China-U.S. relations.
Stronger Together: An Interview with Cary Krosinsky
In this interview, Cary shared his vision for promoting sustainable finance collaborations between China and the U.S.. He highlighted China’s commitment to sustainable development in recent years, identified lessons that each country can learn from one another, and emphasized the importance to clear misunderstandings and build trust between global leaders.
Rural Remote-Teaching and International Education: An Interview with Wesley Chiu
In this interview, Wesley Chiu shared his views on volunteer remote teaching in rural areas and international education. Furthermore, he put forward suggestions on how we can promote and improve the quality of education. From co-founding Project Volunteer Online to provide companionship and education for “left-behind” children, to becoming a board director of United World College Changshu China (UWC), Wesley Chiu shared some of his experiences with us.
Sources and Expressions of Chinese and Western Contemporary Art: An Interview with Professor Zhang Gan
UCBRC's first online art exhibition, "Home is...?", invites artists from different cultural backgrounds to explore the meaning of "home" through paintings, photography, installations, and other media. As part of the program, we invited Professor Zhang Gan to talk about the concept of home in art and the current situation of Chinese and Western contemporary art. From the concept of home to exhibition culture, from artistic developments to the differences in expression, Professor Zhang provides us with a new perspective for understanding Chinese and Western cultures with critical lucidity.
Green Finance in China with Mathias Lund Larsen
“The starting point is that it’s extremely difficult to sit outside China and work on China. I think the only way to bridge the gap is to physically be in China.”