At Tsinghua University in Beijing, a symbol of China's transformation, China-US focus host James Chau explores the essence of elite education with Professor Da Wei. Tsinghua's rigorous curriculum, on par with top American universities, prepares some of China's brightest minds for global challenges. Each summer, Prof. Da leads his students to the United States, fostering invaluable peer-to-peer exchanges.

In this discussion with CUSEF President James Chau, Serbian politician and diplomat Vuk Jeremić analyzes China’s relationship with Europe, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and his tenure as President of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly. He also explores the relationship between sports and international exchange.

Serbian diplomat and President of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly Vuk Jeremić explores Europe-China relations, emphasizing the need for technological cooperation, and shared sustainable development that could benefit both regions. This interview with CUSEF President James Chau.

As a well-known China scholar formerly at the Brookings Institution, Li Cheng now leads the Centre for Contemporary China and the World (CCCW) at the University of Hong Kong. This transition, which took place a year ago, not only represents a personal transformation but also reflects Hong Kong's unique position as a crossroads for East-West understanding. In this conversation, our host James Chau seeks Li's insights on what has or has not changed for him since the transition and the role of people-to-people exchanges in challenging times.

Hong Kong's unique role in U.S.-China relations is more crucial than ever. As The University of Hong Kong scholar Li Cheng, who formerly directed the Brookings John Thornton China Center, argued, this city of seven million is a true cosmopolitan hub, home to a diverse international community. Its traditions, the freedoms it still enjoys, and financial weight make it irreplaceable within China and globally.

In this interview, Dennis Wilder, senior fellow for the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University, emphasizes the significanc

In this interview, Dennis Wilder, senior fellow for the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University, emphasizes the critical need for student exchanges between the United States and China, and how initiatives like the multi-university program led by CUSEF and Georgetown University can bridge cultural gaps and build empathy. He speaks with James Chau of China-US Focus.

Professor Wang Dong of Peking University calls for a "new engagement consensus" between Beijing and Washington, emphasizing mutual respect and reciprocity without intent to change each other. He also notes that the two powers have the potential to serve as the pillars of our global system, while working collaboratively with other stakeholders.