Downtown Executives’ Club
Dr. Winberg Chai
Program: U.S.-China Relations
Thursday, March 26th at 6:00pm
Szechuan 132, 419 S. College St., Wilmington, N.C. 28403
Born in Shanghai, Winberg Chai earned his PhD from New York University in 1968.
From 1988 to 2010 he was a professor of political science at the University of
Wyoming and was a former director of its international programs. He was formerly
vice president for academic affairs at the University of South Dakota, and he has
taught at the University of Redlands in California and the City University of New
York.
He has written more than 22 books about Chinese culture, politics, U.S. foreign
policy and international development. He was editor of Asian Affairs magazine and
has been an officer in a number of academic societies. Dr. Chai chaired the Third
World Conference Foundation of Chicago and was an official adviser to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
With Dr. Chai is his daughter, May-lee Chai, an assistant professor of creative
writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Father and daughter have
collaborated on two books: The Girl from Purple Mountain, a biography of Dr.
Chai’s mother, which was nominated for a National Book Award in 2001, and China
A to Z: Everything You Need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture.
The Evening’s Repast:
Soup: Arrival of Fortune
Appetizer: Gold and Silver (Chicken Dumplings and Egg Roll)
Main Course (Choice of One):
Royal Emperor Shrimp (Grand Marnier Sauce)
Marco Polo Chicken (Mango Basil Sauce)
Firecracker Beef (Spicy Tangerine Sauce)
Rice: Fried, Brown, or Steamed
Dessert: Orange Sherbet or Lime Sherbet and Fortune Cookies
Wine and Beer are Included.
Please provide meal choices with RSVP.
Attire: Black tie (preferred), business, or cocktail attire
Parking: Lot available adjacent to restaurant
Cost: Ticket price is $50 per person (Includes beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages, meal, tax and gratuity)
Payment Method: Securely pay online at www.downtownexecutivesclub.org
To pay by pre-arranged check, please contact Bruce at [email protected]
Your payment acts as RSVP for the evening.
Please respond promptly if you plan to attend.
Agenda: Social 6:00 – 7:00pm, Meal 7:00, Program Following the Meal
We look forward to seeing you for this special evening of great friends, food, fun and entertainment!