OFFICES

Public Affairs Section (PAS)

The Public Affairs Section manages the U.S. Government's official information, educational and cultural exchange activities in China. Concurrently, PAS is the official voice of the United States Embassy in China. Through its Information Section, PAS handles all public affairs matters and media relations concerning the Embassy, the United States Government, and it's policies toward China. The Information Section also assists other agencies and elements of the Embassy in their media activities and programs. This section also prepares and distributes a daily Washington File, press releases and backgrounders on American policy, organizes press conferences, webchats and other media events, and provides timely and useful information to Chinese journalists and China-based foreign correspondents. Journalists may also wish to contact the Foreign Press Center or the Department of State Public Affairs (PA) Office.

The Cultural Section of the PAS coordinates and supports U.S. cultural and educational activities in China. These activities include exchange visitor programs, Fulbright and other educational exchange programs, and lecture programs. See Understanding the USA for more information.

The American Center for Educational Exchange (ACEE) houses a reference service that provides information on U.S. history, society, government and education. Offices concerned with the China Fulbright Program are also located at the ACEE. See Understanding the USA for more information.

The Public Affairs Offices in the Consulate Districts are:
Chengdu - Public Affairs Office
American Consulate General
4 Lingshiguan Lu, Chengdu 610041
Tel: (28) 8558-3792
Fax: (28) 8557-7540
Like the main office in Beijing, the public affairs office in Chengdu is responsible for carrying out all of the U.S. Government's information, cultural and educational exchange programs in the Chengdu Consular District. Facilities in Chengdu include a 600-volume Reference Center that focuses on the study of America with 50 current American periodicals. The Reference Center is open to all members of the public during regular office hours, which are 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:30 Monday - Friday.
Guangzhou - Public Affairs Office
Garden Hotel
Huanshi Dong Lu #368
Tel: (20) 8335-4269
Fax: (20) 8335-4764
Like the main office in Beijing, the public affairs office in Guangzhou is responsible for carrying out all of the U.S. Government's information, cultural and educational exchange programs in the Guangzhou Consular district. The office is open from 8:30-12:30 and 13:30-17:30 Monday - Friday.
Shanghai - Public Affairs Office
American International Centre Suite 532
Shanghai Centre 1376 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai 200040 (Portman/Ritz Carlton complex)
Tel: (21) 6279-7662
Fax: (21) 6279-7603
The office administers U.S. Government's public affairs, diplomacy, and information programs, including academic and cultural exchanges in eastern China (Shanghai municipality together with Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces). The office is open 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 Monday - Friday.
Shenyang - Public Affairs Office
52, 14th Wei Road
Heping District 110003, Shenyang
Tel: (24) 2322-2976
Fax: (24) 2322-1505
Like the main office in Beijing, the public affairs office in Shenyang is responsible for carrying out all of the U.S. Government's information, cultural and educational exchange programs in the Shenyang Consular District. The office is open from 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:30 Monday - Friday.

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