U.S.-China Symposium

The annual U.S.-China Symposium at Drake University convenes experienced professionals, academics and other experts to speak on various topics related to China and U.S.-China relations.

This event aims to provide a platform for multiple viewpoints and opportunities for candid discussion. The inaugural event took place on November 17, 2022, featuring award-winning journalist and author John Pomfret, whose 2016 book The Beautiful Country and the Middle Kingdom: America and China, 1776 to the Present was awarded the 2017 Arthur Ross Award by the Council on Foreign Relations.

The 2023 U.S.-China Symposium took place on Friday, September 22, and featured expert speakers on national defense and security, trade and business, and international relations.