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The IRC provides free research and reference services for Chinese officials, scholars, journalists, researchers, and professionals on various aspects of United States: international relations, especially Sino-U.S. economic and security relations, U.S. society, U.S. culture and history, and global issues. Users are encouraged to contact the IRC in advance to discuss their query with reference staff.

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Report Alert covers (1) U.S. Federal government documents, especially those from executive branch departments and those from the Congressional branch - - Committees, the U.S. General Accounting Office, and the Congressional Budget Office; (2) policy briefs from major private think tanks, especially those in Washington; and (3) major reports from national professional associations.
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Book loans to researchers are available upon special request. Please contact the IRC.
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IRC staff can give general or subject-specific orientations on the resources and services of the IRC either to individuals or to groups of researchers and students. Please contact the IRC at ircacee@state.gov to make appointments.

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You are welcome to come to the IRC to learn how to use the Internet efficiently and effectively. Our trained staff can show you the best search engines to use and web sites related to your subject interests. Advance appointment required. Please contact the IRC at ircacee@state.gov.

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