In this interview, Doug Bandow shares his experiences returning to China. He says Beijing seems lively and back to normal, but due to higher travel costs and geopolitical tensions, international visitors are still sparse. He speaks with James Chau of China-US Focus.

On the historic campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, Professor Da Wei, a distinguished scholar of international relations, explores the current state of global affairs, the evolution of U.S.-China relations, and the role of education in shaping future leaders in a sit-down interview with China-US Focus host James Chau. Professor Da recounts his experiences growing up in an “urban island” within rural China during the country's reform era and discusses his current role in educating the next generation of global thinkers.

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