Established: 1987. Affiliate since December 1991. Membership: 202. Annual dues: $60/year, $100/2 years, $150/3 years for regular members; $30/year, $50/2 years for students and retired scholars; $200/year for contributing members.

Statement of Purpose: To promote scholarly exchange among its members as well as among colleagues both in China and in the United States and to contribute to the advancement of Chinese historical studies and Asian studies.

Publications: Chinese Historians, biennially; CHUS Newsletter, quarterly