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.

Professor Wang Dong of Peking University and CUSEF President James Chau discuss the ongoing academic collaboration and exchange between Chinese and American universities. They also highlight the Johns Hopkins SAIS program supported by CUSEF as an example on how increased exchange encourages young leaders to learn from each other.

In this interview, Professor Huang Yiping discusses the end of China’s “economic miracle,” and why the country is now working to transition to a more normal economic growth model. He speaks with James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation.

Following China’s annual Two Sessions, James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation, spoke with Professor Huang Yiping about the trajectory of China’s economy and the factors that influence it.