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The China Center works to build the bridge of understanding, friendship, exchange, and cooperation between the U.S. and Greater China. Through our offices in Minneapolis and Beijing, we provide advice and support to the University community, maintain important relationships, and foster cultural engagement.
News and Announcements
2023 Griffin Lecture outlines the tao of diplomacy
Brian Wong became the first American to join Alibaba Group, a Chinese technology company that is now one of the most valuable corporations in the world, in 1999. In the 2023 Bob and Kim Griffin Building U.S.-China Bridges Lecture, Wong offered his insights into how Chinese management philosophy and cultural practices can enhance our understanding of the U.S.-China relationship.
Cross-cultural teams propose solutions to addressing climate change
Undergraduates proposed their ideas as part of the China Center's fourth annual China Bridge Challenge.
China Center Awards 2024 Visiting Scholar Fellowship
The China Center awarded the 2024 Sping Lin and Ying-Ngoh T. Lin Visiting Scholars fellowship to Dr. Juanjuan Wu (pictured), a professor of retail merchandising in the College of Design.
Relations with China in 2024: Challenges and Prospects
Susan Thornton discusses current U.S.-China relations, including the impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.