Offices

Information Resource Center (IRC)

The Information Resource Center (IRC) provides reference and research services on U.S. policy, legislation, and social issues to Chinese seeking information about the United States. The subject emphasis is on rule of law, economics and trade, regional security, the environment, and U.S. society and values. The reference service staff is available to help users on most topics concerning the United States. You may contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail.

Services include: 
The Center is open to the public by appointment only

• News Articles: access to 10,000+ sources
• Government Info: quick access to statements, fact sheets, transcripts
• Business Info: statistics and Company Reports
• Legislation Updates
• General Information on the United States

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
We are closed on American and Chinese holidays

Contact:

Suite 2801 Jingguang Center
Hu Jia Lou, Chao Yang District
Beijing 100020

Phone: (010) 6597-3242 x207/220
Fax: (010) 6597-3006
Email: If you have questions regarding our news service and visits to the Embassy, comments regarding U.S. policy issues, or reference and research questions please write ircacee@state.gov

Please Note:
The American Information Center does NOT answer inquiries concerning visas, immigration, and citizenship matters. All such inquiries must be referred to the Consular Section.