SPRING POLICYMAKERS TRIP TO CHINA
March 23-April 3, 2016
Beijing, Shanghai, Wuzhen

At the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs

From March 26-April 3, the U.S.-China Policy Foundation led another Policymakers Trip to China. This delegation included 12 Chiefs of Staff and senior staff and traveled to Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuzhen. The participants came from both Democratic and Republican offices in the Senate and House. The trip focused on education, commerce, and development.

In Beijing, the delegation spoke with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy and were able to discuss both the U.S. and Chinese perspectives on key issues related to trade, foreign policy, and security concerns, such as the South China Sea Disputes. While in Beijing, participants also attended meetings at a local primary school and hospital.

The delegation then traveled to Shanghai, China