China Institute of America
International AffairsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
China Institute of America is a New York-based nonprofit focused on international affairs and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and China. Founded in 1926 by American educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi and Kuo Ping-Wen, it pursues programs in art, business, cuisine, culture, and education to illuminate China for a global audience. As one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in the United States focused on fostering American-Chinese understanding, it serves educators, students, professionals, and the broader public seeking deeper insights into China. Based in New York City, it positions itself in the international affairs arena by offering nonprofit programs across art, business, cuisine, culture, and education. Its recent activities include the May 2026 centennial gala, highlighting its century-long role in bridging American and Chinese perspectives.