Our mission is to serve as a platform for exchange among the peoples of China, the United States, and the world they shape together. Through open dialogue, mutual learning, and a commitment to shared responsibility, we build trust, understanding, and relationships for enduring peace.
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Our mission is to serve as a platform for exchange among the peoples of China, the United States, and the world they shape together. Through open dialogue, mutual learning, and a commitment to shared responsibility, we build trust, understanding, and relationships for enduring peace.
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May 29, 2026
The Honorable Tung Chee-hwa, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) and First Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was honored with the China Institute Centennial Award today alongside the Nixon, Bush, and Rockefeller families. The honor was awarded at the China Institute of America’s Centennial Gala.
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global figures including Nobel winners, current and former heads of state and government, and more, speaking at the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum
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college students who have participated in CUSEF’s exchange programs
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Our News

May 29, 2026
The Honorable Tung Chee-hwa, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) and First Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was honored with the China Institute Centennial Award today alongside the Nixon, Bush, and Rockefeller families. The honor was awarded at the China Institute of America’s Centennial Gala.
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