Focusing on our geographic base in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are developing a list of potential partners to collaborate with us on presenting these webinars / town hall forums / panel discussions. There are many organizations in the Midwest which are already doing wonderful work in advancing mutual understanding and courtesy between the peoples of the U.S. and China. We are also developing a directory of experts on various topics. Details on locations, implementation, publicity efforts, target audiences, etc. are all to be determined and can include:

• Local Rotary Clubs, e.g., International Service Committee of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club 
• Minnesota History Center
• University of Minnesota Departments of History and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
• University of Minnesota Osher Lifelong Learning Initiative
• Gwendolen Cates and Meg Walker, the directors / producers of The Doctrine and Confluence and their “truth-telling” projects 
• Larry Mahoney of the (Minnesota) U.S.–China Business Council 
• Global Minnesota
• Minnesota U.S.–China Business Council
• Minnesota International Business Council
• University of Minnesota China Center
• U.S. China Peoples Friendship Association
• U.S. Heartland China Association 
• Carter Center
• Obama Presidential Library
• National Committee on U.S.–China Relations
• Minnesota Trade Office
• Chinese Heritage Foundation
• St. Cloud State University
• Civic organizations from Minnesota, the Midwest, and around the U.S.
• Colleges and universities
• Thought leaders
• Local/regional Community and cultural organizations
• China-Maldivian Cultural Association
• South Asian Regional Friendship and Cooperation with China