August 19, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Arturo Valenzuela visited SIIS and talked with President Yang Jiemian, Vice President Chen Dongxiao, Director Zhao Gancheng of International Strategic Studies, Director Ye Jiang of Global Governance Studies, Director Ma Ying of Asia & Pacific Studies, Director Wu Chunsi of American Studies, Deputy Director Shao Yuqun of South Asian Studies, Assistant Director Niu Haibin of International Strategic Studies, and research fellow Lou Xiangfei about China’s role in the world, China-Latin American relations.