Hong Kong’s unique history has made it one of the world’s most important cities in the modern age, and even with Beijing’s growing domain over the city Hong Kong can remain a vital and robust gateway to Asia for the West.

The story of Wu and Yue presents the Eastern idea of partnerships — “You are in me, and I am in you” is the way Chinese President Xi Jinping put it. Differences between China and America should not impede collaborative efforts for the common good.

Neither political party in America has shied away from stoking fears about China's threat to U.S. economic dominance. While this strategy appeals to the disillusioned middle class, there's no guarantee it will continue to resonate with the next generation of voters.

Three evils threaten to prevent the peaceful reunification of the Chinese people. Many on both sides hope for a respectful resolution of the Taiwan issue. This will require a comprehensive and nuanced approach by key stakeholders on the island and in Beijing, as well as the international community.

High-level diplomatic exchanges bring images of boardrooms and podiums to mind, but why not concert halls and galleries? Cultural interactions can do as much, if not more, in the realm of bringing common understanding to the mainstream.

Neither the U.S. or China are monolithic entities, so why do we generalize them as such? Considering the dynamic duality of each nation has its limits, but it’s important to seek out multiple viewpoints, as it is a corrective to the flawed all-or-nothing thinking that occurs on both sides of the Pacific.

Academic pursuits have been a primary arena of culture battles and political grandstanding to the detriment of society and students alike. The U.S. and China’s history of exchanging learners has led to opportunities for both sides to grow - but today’s students may not even get the chance.

What’s the future of TikTok in the U.S.? American politics tend to obscure the nuanced technological issues at hand, and policymakers should shift towards regulating social media platforms as public utilities rather than focusing solely on ownership disputes.

One must be wary of negative language and false information. These only harm the mutual feelings of amity between the two peoples that have characterized much of the past. Rumors and false accusations only undermine relations and impede opportunities to cooperate.

Sino-American AI cooperation is vital and feasible across most areas. And as a Special Administrative Region of China, Hong Kong is uniquely capable of serving as the forum and location for in-depth engagement between China and the U.S, including inter-governmental and government-to-citizen dialogues.