“Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S.-China Relations Post COVID-19" at the Bettendorf Public Library -- March 26.
Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf IA
In a special event co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities, a delicate global union will be explored in the Bettendorf Public Library's March 26 program Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S.-China Relations Post COVID-19, a deep dive into a complex issue presented by Augustana College professor Xiaowen Zang.
With the event taking place in the library's Bettendorf Room, Professor Zang’s presentation delves into the complex dynamics between the United States and China following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From examining significant policy shifts to exploring firsthand observations of how these changes are affecting the lives of everyday Chinese citizens, attendees will gain a nuanced perspective on the ground realities of this new era in U.S.-China relations.
Xiaowen Chang was born and raised in Beijing, China, and came to the United States in 2001. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 2007 with a Ph.D. in International Relations, and before joining Augustana, she was a lecturer at the School of International Relations, University of Southern California. Chang's field of interest is International Relations, with an emphasis on international political economy, while her dissertation work is about how the World Trade Organization's dispute-settlement mechanism impacts member countries' dispute settlement strategies. As a faculty member of the political science department, Chang teaches an introductory-level course on international relations and several upper-division courses in the area of international relations, such as Contemporary World Politics and U.S. Foreign Policy. Chang is also a member of Augustana's Asian Studies Program and teaches Politics of East Asia on a regular basis.
The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the World Affairs Council of America, and its members are proud to be a part of Iowa Shares: a coalition of social change, environmental, and cultural nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Iowa.
Navigating Tides: The Evolution of U.S.-China Relations Post COVID-19 will be presented on March 26, participation in the 7 p.m. program is free, and more information is available by calling (563)344-4175 and visiting BettendorfLibrary.com and WACQuadCities.org.
