Washington DC Landmarks
United States Capitol
U.S. Capitol

The White House
The White House

Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial

National Monument
National Monument

Smithsonian Museums
Smithsonian Museums

Links

Note: These links have been provided from our National association website and will be updated periodically. They are provided here for your reference and/or convenience and the links may have been changed since they were initially added to the list. In that case, we appreciate your understanding.

National USCPFA

Chinese Consulates

- Chicago
- New York
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles

China Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) Our counterpart in China.

China Embassy

Language & Culture

Also from PBS, CHINA IN THE RED: It is a nation struggling to redefine itself. This is the story of the human face, and human costs, of the transformation ‹ and of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.

Resources in China

Hong Kong Governmental Portal
TEDA Online - The Tianjin Economic Development Area.

Travel to China

China Travel Advisory - Important information for US citizens traveling to China from US Department of State.
Visit China - Guidelines for those who wish to travel to China from the State Council of China.
Ctrip - A leading travel resource website in China.

Newspapers and Publications

China Daily - Largest English language newpaper in China.
Peoples Daily Online - A strong resource for news in China.

Teaching in China

Another resource for teaching in China is the Amity Foundation.
China Center, Universityof Minnesota, 290 Humphrey Center, 301 - 19th Ave., South, Minneapolis, MN 55455; e-mail: chinactr@umn.edu; www.chinacenter.umn.edu; fax 612-625-0045
www.nafsa.org Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. Hundreds of NAFSA members volunteer to serve the association and thousands advocate for international education.

Information, Resources & Tools

Sister Cities - Sister Cities International home page.
The Asia Society - The Asia Society is America's leading institution dedicated to fostering under-standing of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific.
The Council on Foreign Relations - A center for the study and practice of International Affairs and U.S. Foreign Policy
China Institute - promotes the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture and heritage, and provides the cultural and historical context for understanding China today.
National Committee on US China Relations - Established in 1966 by a broad coalition of scholars and civic, religious, and business leaders. It encourages understanding of China and the United States between citizens of both countries.
Asian Cultural Council - a foundation supporting cultural exchange in the visual and performing arts between the United States and the countries of Asia, is an affiliate of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
SurveyOL - A free tool for creating surveys and forms on US-China friendship topics.
Committee of 100 - composed of American citizens of Chinese descent who pool their strengths and experience to address important issues concerning the Chinese-American community, as well as issues affecting U.S.-China relations.
National Bureau of Asian Research - conducts advanced research on policy-relevant issues in Asia. It also serves as the global clearinghouse for Asia research conducted by specialists and institutions worldwide.
Program for International Studies in Asia - aims to build a community of scholars, officials, policy analysts, and informed citizens who can conduct an informed dialogue on the central issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. China Business Council - engaged in trade and investment in the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1973, the Council serves more than 250 corporate members through offices in Washington, DC, Beijing and Shanghai.
China Internet Information Center - A Wealth of information from China.org.cn