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Information Resource Center

The Information Resource Center (IRC) is a reference service providing up-to-date information, to Chinese government officials, academics and journalists as well as U.S. Mission staff, on the United States, its people and its policies. The subject emphasis is on American politics and government, economics and trade, foreign affairs, education and culture.

Staffed by professional documentation and reference specialists and equipped with modern information retrieval technologies such as CD-ROMs, on-line databases and the Internet, the IRC is available to help users on most topics concerning the United States.

The IRC is free and open to Chinese audiences during business hours.

Hours:
9:00 am - 12:00 am, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday)

Tel: ( 86 20) 8335 4269 ext. 29
Fax: (86 20) 8335 4764
E-mail: ircgz@state.gov (For reference only)
QQ: 1323836223

Address:
R/F, Garden Hotel, 368 Huan Shi Dong Lu,
Guangzhou, 510064

Visits:
You are welcome to visit the IRC for personal assistance with your research. We recommend you make an appointment in advance. 
(We are closed on American and Chinese holidays.)

*Please note that the Information Resource Center does not answer or discuss visa questions. All visa inquires should be directed to theImmigrant Visa or Non-Immigrant Visa Section.

Special Feature

  • U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
    U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

    The first round of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue was held in Washington, D.C. from 27 to 28 July, 2009.  

  • Independence Day
    Independence Day

    The United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, a day of patriotic celebration and family events throughout the country 

  • Monitoring H1N1
    Monitoring H1N1

    Outbreaks of a new H1N1 strain of influenza virus have prompted the World Health Organization to declare the event a public health emergency of international concern. 

  • 30 Years of U.S.-China Relations
    30 Years of U.S.-China Relations

    As the United States and China look forward to celebrating 30 years of formal diplomatic ties in 2009, a look back at the past year shows the depth and complexity of today’s relationship. Washington and Beijing continue to strengthen diplomacy and trade ties and to confront a host of shared security and economic challenges around the globe. 

  • Environment and The earth Day Event
    Environment and The earth Day Event

    Earth Day, April 22, is the annual U.S. celebration of the environment and a time for Americans to assess the work still needed to protect the natural gifts of our planet. It affirms that environmental awareness is part of the country's consciousness and that the idea of protecting the environment -- once the province of a few conservationists -- has moved from the extreme to the mainstream of American thought. 

  • Women's History Month
    Women's History Month

    Washington -- In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing National Women's History Week. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month, and has since passed such a resolution every year. Congressional action is followed by a U.S. presidential proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. 

  • Black History Month
    Black History Month

    Washington -- Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles -- slavery, prejudice, poverty – as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. 

Study in the U.S.

  • Study in the U.S.
    Study in the U.S.

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About the U.S.

  • About the U.S.
    About the U.S.

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Regional English Language Office

  • Regional English Language Office (RELO)
    Regional English Language Office (RELO)

     

    1. Working with host country Universities

    2. Working with professional teachers of English organizations and institutions

    3. Working with the host country Ministry of Education

    4. Hosting a monthly Webchat

    Contact Information:

    Esther Yang
    Phone: (86-20) 8335-4269, ext. 21
    Email: YangE@state.gov;  englishgz@126.com
    Fax: (86-20) 8335-4764

    Address: U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou, R/F, Garden Hotel, No. 368, Huanshidong Road, Guangzhou, 510068

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