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3rd Annual Conference on U.S.-China Subnational Relations
Expand Your Knowledge of the US-China Subnational Relationship Join us this July in Washington D.C and discover your collaboration potential Location: George Washington University Marvin Center, Room 309 July 10th Take part in our workshops led by some of the speakers listed below, including former governors, industry leaders, experts in the field, and others in the subnational level of the US-China relationship. Download the agenda of our speakers and workshops here Need more information? POC: Carson Tavenner 301-367-8969 carson@taiinitiative.org Our Speakers…
Find out more »Subnational Emergence in the COP21
Former guest Professor Terry Cooke, the Philadelphia & Tianjin partner for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Energy Efficient Buildings Laboratory, describes the emergence of subnational contributions in climate change action as they impact and inform the broader US-China relationship. He shares experiences and analysis from the COP21 in Paris, December 2015. http://www.youtube.com/embed/i7GGKJym0UI
Find out more »Immigration Issues affecting Chinese in America
1:00pm PST / 4:00pm PST In this Tai Luntan, two prominent Chinese-American professionals, Conrad Lee and Lily Qi, share and discuss their personal observations of issues and impacts related to immigration affecting Chinese in America. Each brings a different American geographic perspective from the West Coast and East Coast environments (respectively). Conrad Lee is a city council member and former mayor of Bellevue, Washington. Lily Qi is the Immediate Past Chair of the Commission for Asia-Pacific American Affairs of the…
Find out more »Immigration Issues Affecting Chinese in Midwest America
In this Tai Luntan, two thoughtful, engaged leaders of Chinese-American communities in the American Midwest, Swallow Yan and Jerry Xu, share and discuss their personal observations of issues and impacts related to Chinese social, cultural, and political integration in America. Commenting self-critically on tendencies and habits of established Chinese-American communities, their conversation complements and extends the dialogue started with the previous TLT. Swallow Yan is the Executive Director of the Chinese Association of Iowa. Jerry Xu is the President of the Detroit Chinese…
Find out more »When a Billion Chinese Jump: A Discussion on Environmentalism
In this Tai Luntan, an all-female panel examines British reporter Jonathan Watts’ "When a Billion Chinese Jump: How China will Save the World—or Destroy It." Analyzing Watts’ impression of Chinese environmentalism, the panel discusses his reporting as insightful yet also influenced by the bias of a Western lens. The discussion seeks to challenge biases and insights regarding the state of environmentalism in both the U.S. and China and how our bilateral cooperation may be essential to the advancement of environmentalism…
Find out more »Dinner with The Tai Initiative: Northern Virginia
Come enjoy an evening of networking and sharing among friends. This no-host event is designed to provide an opportunity to hear updates on local and global work encouraging the development of greater capacity for productive America-China relations. RSVP to Carson directly to ensure adequate seating.
Find out more »Understanding and Being Trustworthy
As more and more Chinese and American professionals come in contact with one another, is understanding necessarily improved? What impact does the answer have on trust? What are the key differences in culture that contribute to the challenge of trusting one another? And what can we do with this knowledge? Becco Zou, a Bellevue, Washington luxury real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, discusses these questions with us in an exploration of how changes in Chinese immigrant behavior, particularly…
Find out more »Mayors’ Delegation 2017
Participate in this special eight-day delegation bound for China! This elite experience has been designed to provide easy access to Chinese city-level leadership in Shanghai, Changzhou, and Shenzhen (pictured below). The introductions and lessons you’ll receive will pave the way for future programs of mutual benefit. Mainstream media provides an incomplete picture of China in the 21st century; this delegation will complete much of the real picture for you. American and Chinese local leaders both need more access to one…
Find out more »Mayors’ Delegation Fall 2017
Participate in this special eight-day delegation bound for China! This elite experience has been designed to provide easy access to Chinese city-level leadership in Hefei, Nanchang, and Shanghai. The introductions and lessons you’ll receive will pave the way for future programs of mutual benefit. Mainstream media provides an incomplete picture of China in the 21st century; this delegation will complete much of the real picture for you. American and Chinese local leaders both need more access to one another; this…
Find out more »Tai Luntan: Understanding Patience as a Leadership Virtue
Edward Tang is a passionate leader in Chinese youth volunteerism and community engagement. A student at George Mason in Washington, D.C., Edward works with a variety of American and Chinese community organizations. Edward and TI Executive Director Carson Tavenner discuss the necessity of developing patience as a virtue of one's leadership "tool bag" when trying to accomplish larger purposes. Why do we need patience? What is it like to have it, or not have it, when you need it? How…
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