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The Institute for China-America Studies (ICAS) is an independent think tank in Washington D.C. ICAS focuses on the evolving dynamics in the U.S.-China relationship to promote greater collaboration and mutual understanding through sincere exchanges of fresh ideas, objective policy-oriented research, and fair assessments of this critical bilateral relationship.
We aim to provide a window into the worldviews of both the United States and China, and thereby serve as a vehicle to promote greater understanding between these two countries and societies.
We strive to introduce fresh ideas and perspectives
We embrace collaborative pathways in our projects and dialogue programs
We engage policy questions with sincerity and frankness
We commit to producing objective and fact-based analyses
We endeavor to provide fair and balanced representation of viewpoints
We aspire to nurture future thought-leaders
We are conscious of our duty to be inclusive and diverse
The ICAS Maritime Affairs Program (MAP) stimulates intellectual research and exchanges on ocean governance in the global maritime domain.
The ICAS Trade ‘n Technology (TnT) Program chronicles and analyzes the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China trade and technology affairs as they occur.
The ICAS Blue Carbon & Climate Change (BCCC) Program explores pathways for sustainably developing the blue carbon economy and combating climate change through open dialogue and novel policy research.
ICAS focuses on key issue areas in the U.S.-China relationship in need of greater mutual understanding. We identify promising areas for strengthening bilateral cooperation in spheres such as maritime security, economics, trade and technology relations, energy and environment policy, strategic stability, and global governance, with the end goal to explore avenues for improving this critical bilateral relationship.
Each year, the Institute for China-America Studies produces an annual report highlighting the work of our scholars and the impact it has had on addressing the most critical challenges in U.S.-China relations. In addition to highlighting the accomplishments of our scholars, ICAS annual reports provide a comprehensive overview of our organizational growth and programmatic activities of the preceding year.
The 2023 Annual Report of the Institute for China-America Studies is now available online for viewing!
ICAS is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and relies also on charitable donations from people like you to fulfill our vision. You can find out how to support ICAS here.
The Institute for China-America Studies is an independent, nonprofit think tank primarily funded by the Hainan Freeport Research Foundation in China. Other sources of funding for ICAS include input from our partner institutions led by our advisory board members in the form of joint research and cosponsoring academic events, research grants and independent contributions through our Support Us page.
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The Institute for China-America Studies is an independent nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to strengthening the understanding of U.S.-China relations through expert analysis and practical policy solutions.
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