U.S.-China Mutual Trust Committee
Building People-to-People Mutual Trust
Responding to the Daunting Complexities in U.S.-China Relations
Our Committee consists of small group of dedicated volunteers who seeks to uncover some of the root causes that would illuminate the challenges we face today. In illuminating the different historical perspectives and cultural practices of both the U.S. and China, we have gained insights into the urgent need to bring the peoples of the two countries together in friendship. Beginning at the foundational people-to-people level, we offer a treasure trove of actionable suggestions and forward-looking ideas that would create and promote impactful interactions, and build mutual understanding, respect and trust.
Acknowledgement
In developing our concept and solutions, we were aided immeasurably by numerous individuals who contributed materials cited on this website and participated in many discussions. Chief among them is Mark Ritchie, for his tireless and critical search for diverse points of view and truthful essays that have helped us identify the path forward. We also wish to thank David Melander, Thomas Hanson, and Min Fan for their insightful comments on select topics throughout this process. We also wish to thank Lynne Wangsgard Sadler for invaluable and critical editorial reading of this website.
We now welcome you, our visitor, to explore, support and share our mission.
Respectfully,
U.S. China Mutual Trust Committee 中美互信組
Robert Scarlett
Larry Walker
Pearl Lam Bergad
Gail Henrickson
Introduction
The U.S.-China Mutual Trust Committee 中美互信組 set out to uncover some of the possible root causes of the dauntingly complex relationship between the United States and China. We have found: Historically, there has been a fundamental difference between the way Europeans and Americans view the outside world and how the Chinese view the outside world.
An Invitation
The relations between China and the U.S. are dynamic and fluid. We, the average people, have the power to effect positive change at the human level … which can transcend time and even differences.
Our Vision
We posit that the crucial necessary component is a mutual trust in each other, starting from the foundational people-to-people level...
Our Vision
A multi-lateral world where mutual understanding and trust bind together peoples from the United States and China.
Our Mission
To create and bring about meaningful dialogues and exchanges that enhance and build mutual understanding, friendship and trust between the peoples of the United States and China.