First Annual IRC Poetry Reading Night a Hit
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Information Resource Center in Shanghai hosted an intimate discussion among 25 people who attended, shared and discussed their favorite poems.
Looking Back on the Emancipation Proclamation after 150 Years
Richard Foristel, Director of Webster University in China, marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a lecture-discussion on April 23 laying out the contemporary significance of that historical document.
I Want to Study Abroad!
Mrs. Mona Locke, wife of Ambassador Gary Locke and EducationUSA Special Adviser, received a warm welcome from Shanghai audiences during her visit to promote student exchanges and EducationUSA services. On April 15, she spoke with 30 Chinese students and student journalists at a roundtable event.
Consul General Griffiths Participates in Science and Technology Museum Opening
Consul General Robert Griffiths spoke at the opening ceremony of The Ocean Exploration Film and Education Program on March 27, at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.
Headlines
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Facts on President Obama's Speech on Counterterrorism
A White House fact sheet provides background on President Obama's May 23 speech on …
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President Obama on the Future of Fight Against Terrorism
President Obama outlines the U.S. strategy to counter terrorism and extremism.
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Kerry on President Obama's Speech on Terrorism
Secretary of State Kerry issues a statement on President Obama's May 23 speech on ….
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Road Trip USA
Get to know the quirky side of the United States with a Great American …
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Doing Business in China
The U.S. Commercial Service
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Doing Business in China
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Consulate Highlights
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Consul General Engages Students and Civil Society in Nanjing
Consul General Griffiths made his first visit to Southeast University in Nanjing on April 11, where he spoke about U.S.-China cooperation and mutual interests to an audience of close to 300 students.
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Outreach Team Member Attends Yiwu Cultural Products Trade Show
Consular Officer and Outreach Team Member David Peterson represented the Consulate at the 8th China Yiwu Cultural Products Trade Show on April 27.
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Study in the U.S.
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U.S. Embassy in Beijing
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
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The US-China Business Council (USCBC)
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Green Jobs and America’s Community Colleges
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Excerpt from Aaron Neville’s Performance of “Fever”
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Philip Levine Reads “What Work Is” at the Library of Congress
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Streaming Video
U.S. Citizen Services
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The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the Consular Section assists American citizens in the Shanghai consular district. The Shanghai consular district includes: Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and Anhui Province.
Emergency Services
Important Messages
Hours, Location, Contact Info
EducationUSA China
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EducationUSA China has started online & telephone advising to students who want to study in the U.S., detailed advising time schedule.
Information Resources Center
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The Information Resource Center (IRC) has a growing collection of 500 volumes, 100 DVDs/videos, and about 30 U.S. periodicals.


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