Colonel Randy Lawrence, U.S. Army, will discuss future of the bilateral relationship between the United States and China. Despite similarities in economics and common interests, tension and friction pervade the tie between the countries. Colonel Lawrence will provide his personal perspective on the future of this important relationship. This Year of China event begins at 5 p.m. in the Watson Institute, Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St. http://www.brown.edu/academics/east-asian-studies/