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Conversations On Democracy
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31 MINUTE READ
July 23, 2023

U.S. Mission China is launching a new video series, #ConversationsOnDemocracy.  Ambassador Nicholas Burns will be speaking with American leaders about what democracy means to them.

Watch the trailer to learn who his first guests are.

Part 1

Join Ambassador Nicholas Burns in his first conversation with Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as she shares what democracy means to her.

Part 2

Director of the Hoover institution at Stanford University and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice shares her personal experiences growing up during the Civil Rights Struggle.

Part 3

Director of the Hoover institution at Stanford University and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice explains the importance of the Bill of Rights to our democracy.

Part 4

Director of the Hoover institution at Stanford University and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talks about the global future of democracy.

Part 1

Join Ambassador Nicholas Burns in his conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy as she shares what democracy means to her: “Being a citizen is the highest office in the land.”

Part 2

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy talks about the importance of voting and her experience casting her first ballot.

Part 3

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy discusses the importance of individual rights in a true democracy.

Part 4

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy talks about the dynamic non-profit volunteer sector in the United States.

Part 5

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy on the future of democracy globally.

Part 1

Join Ambassador Burns in his conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman as he shares what democracy means to him and reflects on the pledge of Allegiance

Part 2

Ambassador Jon Huntsman remembers what he learned visiting the White House when he was 11 years old.

Part 3

Ambassador Jon Huntsman describes democracy practiced at the state and local level in America.

Part 4

Ambassador Jon Huntsman remembers a townhall meeting he held at the Sanwei Bookstore in Beijing.

Part 5

Ambassador Jon Huntsman reflects on how best to promote democracy around the world as well as the future of democracy.

Part 1

Join Ambassador Nicholas Burns in his conversation with Ambassador Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American Ambassador to China. He shares what democracy means to him and reflects on government “of the people, by the people, for the people”.

Part 2

Ambassador Gary Locke was not only the first Chinese American to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China, but also the first Chinese American governor in the continental U.S. He shares his experiences growing up and reflects on his decision to run for office.

Part 3

The United States is a nation of immigrants, and our diversity is a source of strength. Ambassador Gary Locke talks about how his immigration story and the greater story of U.S. immigration relates to democracy.

Part 4

Ambassador Gary Locke on how Americans and our government should promote democracy and democratic values in the world.

Part 5

Former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke on why he is optimistic about the future of democracy globally and the potential of democratic values to elevate people all around the world.

Constitution Day

Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, and former U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman describe the importance of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the First Amendment to our democracy in honor of Constitution Day.

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