Information Resource Center (IRC)

The Embassy has an extended reference, research and news service administered by the Information Resource Center.

The Information Resource Center assists both the general public and the Embassy’s high level target audience. We provide free reference and research services to Chinese seeking information about the United States. The subject emphasis is on American politics and government, economics and trade, foreign affairs and regional security, education and culture, as well as global issues such as the environment. The IRC delivers this information in a variety of ways depending on your needs. You may contact us by phone, fax, or email.

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

What's New

• 2008 U.S. Election
• The Olympics and U.S. Sports
• National Parks, National Legacy

Services

• Research & Reference
• IRC Information Products
• Book Loaning
• Orientation
• Internet Training
  

Resourses

• DVDs & Videos
• Online Databases
• Periodicals
• CQ Researcher Reports
• Microfilms (Diplomatic Documents)
• eJournal USA
• Electronic Books