Co-hosting Bond with Kuliang: China-U.S. Youth Festival
2024
The Foundation co-hosted “Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival” in Fuzhou, June 25.
President James Chau hosts the “CUSEF Town Hall: Building Bonds and Bridges.”
Co-organizing the World Development Forum
2024
In April, the Foundation participated in the inaugural World Development Forum, co-organized by Harvard University and Columbia University. The event brought together officials, scholars and youth representatives from various countries.
Youth delegate Eileen Feng Gu delivers a speech at the World Development Forum.
The 50,000 in Five Years Initiative
2024
The Foundation launched CUSEF Next Gen Initiative, an exchange program aimed at fostering connections between Chinese and American students. The initiative aligns with China's plan to host 50,000 young Americans in the next five years.
In January, the students are invited to the reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations.
CUSEF at 15
2023
As part of the celebrations for its 15th Anniversary, the Foundation launched CUSEF 15, a series of high-end dialogues.
Cui Tiankai, former Chinese Ambassador to the United States, attends the launch ceremony of CUSEF 15 as the first guest speaker in Hong Kong, November.
Investing in Youth Leadership
2023
The Foundation and One Young World announced the establishment of the CUSEF x One Young World Scholarship in October, selecting youth leaders worldwide based on their proven positive social impact in tackling global challenges such as climate change, gender equality and education.
The first cohort of eight CUSEF young scholars.
Supporting Philadelphia Orchestra’s China Trip
2023
In November, the Foundation sponsored the Philadelphia Orchestra's trip to China for a concert marking the 50th Anniversary of the ensemble’s historic 1973 tour of China, the first by an American orchestra.
A concert commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 tour of China is held in Beijing, November 10.
Commemorating the Shanghai Communique Anniversary
2022
February marked the 50th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique with a joint concert in Shanghai organized by the Foundation, CPAFFC, and Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.
Chinese and U.S. artists collaborate both online and offline as they perform classic music works from both countries.
Adapting to Global Changes
2022
In spite of pandemic challenges, the Foundation successfully transitioned to digital engagement, facilitating over 20 online dialogues between the two countries, including the Political Party Leaders Dialogue, the Pacific Community Initiative, and the annual Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations.
The Hong Kong Forum 2022 on U.S.-China Relations is held online.
Supporting the Youth Dialogue
2021
In October, the Foundation supported the Sino-American Youth Dialogue on Climate Change, co-organized by Tsinghua University and MIT, which contributed to the discussions at COP26 in Glasgow.
The Sino-American Youth Dialogue on Climate Change is an online-offline hybrid event during the pandemic period.
Commemorating Ping Pong Diplomacy Anniversary
2021
In April, the Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping Pong Diplomacy, in partnership with the CPAFFC, China’s General Administration of Sport, and the US-China Peoples Friendship Association.
Celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy in Beijing.
Pacific Community Initiative Report Released
2020
The Foundation supported the Pacific Community Initiative research report The United States and China in Asia: Mitigating Tensions and Enhancing Cooperation, co-released by the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Institute of International and Strategic Studies at Peking University.
Professor Wang Jisi from Peking University (1st from R) and Professor David Lampton from Johns Hopkins University (1st from L) lead Chinese and U.S. working groups of the research program respectively.
Supporting New York Pandemic Response
2020
As COVID-19 pandemic impacted the United States, the Foundation donated US$500,000 worth of protective equipment to hospitals and social institutions in New York.
Supporting New York Pandemic Response
Launching The China Current
2019
The Foundation launched The China Current, an innovative video platform sharing stories of Chinese citizens, Americans living in China, and the Chinese diaspora communities, aimed at fostering millennial engagement.
Launching The China Current
Launching the Hong Kong Forum
2019
In July, the Foundation inaugurated the annual Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations in partnership with the China Center for International Economic Exchange (CCIEE). The forum centered on the theme: U.S.- China Trade and Economic Relations: What Now, What Next.
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa, former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien (left), and former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong (right) are present at the forum.
Organizing HBCU Presidents Trip to China
2018
In December, the Foundation organized a trip to Beijing and Chongqing for a delegation of HBCU presidents. The purpose of this visit was to explore opportunities for collaboration with Chinese universities.
The Foundation organized a trip to Beijing for a delegation of HBCU presidents.
Facilitating Government Exchanges
2018
The Foundation continued its tradition of bipartisan engagement by organizing a China tour in August for U.S. officials from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The U.S. delegates visit the headquarters of Pinduoduo, the Chinese e-commerce giant based in Shanghai in August.
Pioneering Technology Cooperation
2017
The Foundation facilitated a joint research program between the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). This program aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in addressing the challenges arising from IoT development while pursing shared objectives of safeguarding consumer safety and national security.
Representatives from the Atlantic Council and the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations discuss a research project on the Internet of Things in November.
Participating in the Pacific Community Initiative
2016
In October, the Foundation announced CUSEF participation in the Pacific Community Initiative at the founding ceremony of Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Dr. Kissinger, CUSEF Honorary Advisor and former U.S. Secretary of State, delivers a speech at the founding ceremony of the center named after him.
Expanding University Partnerships
2016
The Foundation strengthened academic ties through China-U.S. Forums with Stanford University, University of Chicago and New York University.
Fu Ying, Director of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress of China; Jeffrey S. Lehman, Vice Chancellor of NYU Shanghai; and James Stapleton Roy, former U.S. Ambassador to China, engage in a dialogue at the NYU China Forum.
Supporting Presidential Diplomacy
2015
The Foundation, alongside U.S. non-governmental organizations, hosted a welcome dinner in Seattle to honor President Xi Jinping during his first state visit to the United States. Chairman Tung Chee-hwa was invited to the state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House.
President Obama talks with Chairman Tung Chee-hwa at the state dinner in the White House.
Advancing Climate Partnership
2015
Following the groundbreaking climate agreement signed by China and the United States at the end of 2014, the Foundation initiated several projects to foster bilateral cooperation in this critical area. In 2015 and 2016, a team of climate change experts from the Center for American Progress visited China for discussions with their Chinese counterparts.
Todd Stern, former United States Special Envoy for Climate Change, meets with Xie Zhenhua, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission in Beijing, July 2016.
Launching China-U.S. Forum
2015
In May, the Foundation launched its first China-U.S. Forum at the University of Chicago in partnership with the university and the Paulson Institute.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paulson shares his views at the forum.
Expanding Academic Exchange
2014
The Foundation organized a China study tour for diverse student groups from institutions including Harvard Kennedy School, Chicago Urban League, Lone Star College and Northern California.
Students from the Chicago Urban League pose for a photo in the Summer Palace in Beijing.
Advancing Policy Research
2014
In collaboration with the Center for American Progress, the Foundation released a joint report titled “China-U.S. Relations: Toward a New Type of Major Power Relations.” In September, the Foundation partnered with the Carter Center to host the Seminar on Building a New Type of Major Country Relations between China and the United States.
Former U.S. President Carter delivers a speech at the symposium on Building a New Type of Major Power Relations between China and the United States.
Publishing Strategic Research with Atlantic Council and CIIS
2013
The Foundation released the significant report “China-U.S. Cooperation: Key to the Global Future,” co-developed by the Atlantic Council and the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS).
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft (C), Steven Hadley (1st R), Chairman Tung Chee-hwa (2nd R), former Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (2nd L) and the Atlantic Council CEO Fred Kempe (1st L) participate in a seminar on the report.
Publishing Strategic Research with CSIS
2013
The Foundation released the significant report “U.S.-China Economic Relations in the Next Decade,” co-produced with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and organized press conferences in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles and Beijing.
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa, CUSEF Honorary Advisor and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, along with Nobel Laureate in Economics Michael Spence, deliver speeches at the New York press conference.
Strengthening Congressional Relations
2013
In August, the Foundation hosted African-American members of the U.S. Congress for substantive dialogues in China.
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa and Governor Gordon Wu pose with Sheila Jackson Lee and Charles Rangel, two African-American members of the U.S. Congress.
Supporting Educational Initiatives
2013
The Foundation participated in the “100,000 Strong” initiative and facilitated Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong’s presentation of scholarships to students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) in November. Every year, the Foundation organizes more than a dozen groups of U.S. students to visit China.
CUSEF Special Advisor Alexander Tzang (1st L), HBCU presidents, and African American members of the U.S. House of Representatives pose with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong (4th R).
Developing Young Leaders
2012
In September, the Foundation supported the China Institute of International Studies in organizing the first China-U.S. Young Leaders Dialogue in Beijing, focusing on bilateral relations in a global context.
The first China-U.S. Young Leaders Dialogue in Beijing, September 17-18.
Expanding Institutional Presence
2012
In September, the Foundation established its sister foundation in Beijing.
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa, Honorary Advisor Xu Kuangdi, CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin, and Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai attend the unveiling ceremony of CUSEF’s sister foundation.
Fostering Economic Research
2012
The Foundation convened leading economists, entrepreneurs, and former officials from both nations for a joint project titled “Prospects for the U.S.-China Economic Cooperation in the Next Decade” to analyze bilateral economic relations and develop strategic recommendations for the coming decade.
Business leaders and renowned scholars from China and the United States attend the first meeting of the Steering Committee of the China-U.S. Economic Relations in the Next Decade research project, March 20.
Xi Jinping’s U.S. Tour
2012
The 40th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique coincided with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s February U.S. visit, during which Chairman Tung Chee-hwa attended the reception in honor of Xi and the Chinese leader’s meeting with former Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and other retired U.S. political figures.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping meets with CUSEF Chairman Tung Chee-hwa.
Inaugurating Student Exchange
2011
August marked an important milestone with the Foundation’s first U.S. student exchange program, bringing African-American high school students from Los Angeles to Beijing and Shanghai.
Students from Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles and the High School Affiliated to Beijing Renmin University visit the Starbucks headquarters in Beijing.
Exploring Energy Cooperation
2011
In March, the Foundation hosted members from Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) for a visit to China. They engaged in discussions on renewable energy with representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and other agencies.
SAFE delegation leader Admiral Dennis Blair exchanges views on renewable energy.
Launching Digital Platforms
2011
The Foundation established China-US Focus, an online platform facilitating expert discussions on China-U.S. relations through bilingual content, high-level interviews, and social media engagement.
Launching Digital Platforms
Advancing Political Dialogue
2010
The second U.S.-China Political Party Leaders Dialogue was held in Washington on December 1-4.
The second U.S.-China Political Party Leaders Dialogue was held in Washington on December 1-4.
Addressing Global Economic Challenges
2010
In September, the Foundation sponsored the second Summer Palace Dialogue, where economists from China and the United States came together to address the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis and explore coordinated policy responses.
Liu He, Deputy Director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Leading Group, speaks in the dialogue.
Enhancing Legal Exchange
2010
Through the China-U.S. Dialogue on Rule of Law, the Foundation created a platform for judicial professionals to explore legal developments in both countries, fostering understanding of their respective legal systems and shared challenges.
The first China-U.S. Rule of Law Dialogue, July 29-30.
Expanding Government Exchange
2010
The Foundation broadened its outreach by organizing comprehensive China tours for U.S. political leaders, including a 10-day visit for five former U.S. congressmen in April and hosting four former U.S. senators in Beijing and Guizhou in November.
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi meets with former U.S. senators visiting China.
Facilitating the Inaugural Political Party Leaders Dialogue
2010
In April, the Foundation achieved a milestone in facilitating dialogue between the Communist Party of China and the two major political parties in the United States through the inaugural U.S.-China Political Party Leaders Dialogue in Beijing.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping meets with the delegation of American political parties led by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright representing the Democratic Party and former Assistant Secretary of State Richard S. Williamson representing the
Establishing High-level Dialogue
2009
The Foundation fostered comprehensive bilateral dialogue spanning political parties and covering security, China-U.S. relations, rule of law, and the international economic order. A milestone achievement came in September with the inaugural China-U.S. High-Level Dialogue in Beijing, organized jointly with the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs and the Center for American Progress.
Former U.S. Senator Thomas Daschle (L) and Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming.
Pioneering Media Exchange
2009
The Foundation launched its first media delegation program, offering U.S. journalists direct exposure to China’s socio-economic development through meetings with Chinese officials, business leaders, and scholars, complemented by focused study tours.
Cheng Siwei(middle), former Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, meets with the first U.S. media delegation in Beijing, May 2009.
Strengthening Direct Dialogue
2009
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa traveled to Washington, Boston, New York and other U.S. cities and engaged in substantive discussions with political leaders, business executives and academic experts.
Chairman Tung Chee-hwa delivers a speech at Georgetown University.
Commemorating 30 Years of Relations
2008
In August, during the Beijing Olympic Games, the Foundation hosted a reception and dinner at the Forbidden City to celebrate the international sporting event and the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations. Distinguished guests included former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (C) talks with the Foundation’s Honorary Adviser Xu Kuangdi (R) and Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei at the reception.
Initiating State Government Exchange
2008
In partnership with the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), the Foundation introduced a China tour program for U.S. state legislative leaders and lieutenant governors. Five lieutenant governors participated in 2008, with the program expanding to include seven lieutenant governors and legislative presiding officers from six southern states in 2009.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei (4th left) meets with the U.S. delegation.
Launching the Sanya Initiative
2008
The Foundation initiated a groundbreaking dialogue in February between retired senior generals from China and the United States in Sanya, Hainan Province. This annual dialogue, known as the Sanya Initiative, cultivates unofficial military-to-military relationships. The second session expanded to multiple U.S. locations, including Hawaii, Washington and New York in November 2009.
The first Sanya Initiative, 2008.
From Vision to Reality
2008
In January, the China-United States Exchange Foundation was established in Hong Kong as an independent, nonprofit and nongovernmental organization. Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, who served as the first chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, took the helm as chairman.
CUSEF Chairman and Founder Tung Chee-hwa (C), CUSEF Vice Chairman Victor Fung (L) and CUSEF Governor Elsie Leung (R)