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We maintain several activities to nurture and deepen our ties with different stakeholders. To cultivate supporters in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the U.S., CUSEF hosts a series of events that address current China-U.S. relations and speak to hot issues in the bilateral relationship. Moreover, CUSEF leaders and scholars also attend events organized by our partners and other stakeholders.

CUSEF Virtual Mandarin Course

2022-06-09

Online Classes begin September 16, 2022! CUSEF’s Virtual Mandarin Course is designed for total beginners, with classes led by an experienced professor from Beijing Foreign Studies University.

China Talk - The Cultural Differences Between China and the U.S.

2022-04-20

Chinese and American cultures are fundamentally different, and these cultural differences have undoubtedly contributed to the fraught bilateral relationship.

Fifty Years After President Nixon’s Trip: The Meaning and Durability of the One China Policy as a Cornerstone for Sino-American Relations

2022-03-31

This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's visit to China; join us as Former Congressman Charles Boustany and Professor Xie Tao will discuss the meaning and durability of the One China Policy as a cornerstone for Sino-American relations.

Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations 2022 Optimism Remains for a Brighter Bilateral Relationship

2022-01-21

During the three-day virtual forum “Beyond Differences, Towards Cooperation” hosted by the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) and the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), world leaders and political influencers discussed areas of cooperation within China-U.S. relations.

Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations 2022

2022-01-11

China-U.S. relation is the world's most interconnected bilateral relationship with the largest areas of cooperation and mutual interests. Both countries are responsible for almost all global issues concerning world peace and development. Sino-U.S. relations are now still at a deadlock, facing unprecedented challenges.

Assessing the Biden-Xi Virtual Summit: A Conversation with Senator Norm Coleman and Professor Chen Qi

2021-11-02

As the virtual summit between President Biden and President Xi Jinping edges closer, join us as Senator Cory Gardner and Professor Chen Qi share their thoughts on what to expect from the two leaders upcoming encounter.

Pre-COP26 Summit: Sino-American Youth Dialogue on Climate Change

2021-08-24

Extreme weather, ferocious wildfire and rising sea levels are dire threats to the world as climate change intensifies. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns the earth will hit its tipping point earlier than expected if we fail to keep temperature rise under 1.5 degrees Celsius. What should governments do to confront climate emergency?

Aug 3 (HKT) Climate change webinar with China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua

2021-07-30

Mr. Xie Zhenhua, China's climate envoy, will share his insights at a webinar on Aug 3 and present China's roadmap and policies on tackling climate change. Three renowned experts will join Mr. Xie in a panel discussion to explore the development of a fair, practical and mutually beneficial global climate management system.

Join us to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of China-U.S. Ping Pong Diplomacy

2021-04-19

50 years ago on April 10, the U.S. table tennis delegation paid a historic visit to Beijing, a first step to restarting the diplomatic relations that had been cut-off for two decades hitherto. Chinese table tennis players reciprocated by visiting the America the year after. The exchanges between the Chinese and American table tennis players formed the basis of what would later be known as ping-pong diplomacy.

China-United States Exchange Foundation: An Advocate for Understanding

2021-03-03

We are an independent, non-profit and non-governmental foundation committed to the belief that a positive and peaceful relationship between the U.S. and China is essential for global wellbeing. We build platforms to encourage constructive dialogue and exchanges between the people of the U.S. and China that create meaningful connections and mutual understanding.

Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations 2021

2021-01-27

At a pivotal point in China-US relations, in the midst of COVID-19, and days following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the United States and China are facing profound changes in their relationship and must work to bring stability back to the world community of which these nations are two of its most important members, agreed panelists in a session during the

The Inaugural U.S. Heartland Mayor Delegation Trip to China

2019-11-27

Our U.S. Heartland mayor delegation brought leaders from Carmel (Indiana), Sioux Falls (South Dakota), and Youngstown and Maumee (Ohio) to China in mid-November for the first time. These mayors represent small-medium sized cities in the U.S. Heartland region that are often overlooked. Despite small in population, these cities play influential roles in their regions.