Our Impact

In Numbers
215
global figures including Nobel winners, current and former heads of state and government, and more, speaking at the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum
310
research reports co-published by CUSEF and think-tank partners
3,000
college students who have participated in CUSEF’s exchange programs
4,293
scholars and researchers who have attended CUSEF-sponsored U.S.-China dialogues, forums, and roundtables
Testimonials

I count on CUSEF to make your voice of reason heard, pool wisdom, and make new contributions to bring China-U.S. relations back to the track of healthy, stable, and sustainable development.

Ambassador Xie Feng

Ambassador of China to the U.S.

I enjoyed welcoming a talented group of students from the University of Montana and Montana State Baucus Institute. We need to build a next generation of China scholars in the U.S.

Ambassador David Perdue

U.S. Ambassador to China

CUSEF delivers on its mission. It has been instrumental in sustaining relations even in despondent times, and stability and respect to prevail. I am grateful and commend its efforts.

Ambassador Cui Tiankai

Ambassador of China to the U.S. (2013-2021)

How we manage this relationship is going to help determine the lives of our kids and our grandkids. And CUSEF is doing a great job in helping make sure we manage that properly, and correctly.

Ambassador and Senator Max Baucus

Ambassador of the U.S. to China (2014-2017)

CUSEF has played a unique and influential role in supporting non-governmental dialogue and exchanges between China and the international community, especially the United States. This is exactly what is needed in a world currently facing challenges and divisions.

Ambassador Fu Ying

Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, National People’s Congress
Former Vice Foreign Minister, China

CUSEF provides opportunities for dialogue which are critical to the landscape. It provides a forum through which the two sides continue to engage, continue to talk, and continue to try and work toward the resolution of issues.

Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky

Chairman, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
12th United States Trade Representative

CUSEF is an outstanding leader in people-to-people diplomacy. Scholars I have met in both countries are full of gratitude and admiration.

Professor Wang Jisi

President, Institute of International and Strategic Studies, Peking University Senior Fellow, CUSEF

CUSEF has done amazing work in funding and providing grants to build better understanding and closer ties between China and the U.S.

Mr. Neil Bush

Founder and Chairman, George H.W. Bush Foundation

I explain to young people that you must feel that you have unlimited capacity inside yourself. Feel that capacity. Feel that power you have. Then ask yourself, what am I going to do with this?

Professor Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Head of the Interim Government, Bangladesh

Our partnership with the China–United States Exchange Foundation has helped create opportunities for young leaders to engage with one another openly and thoughtfully. One Young World believes deeply in the value of international exchange, and we are grateful for CUSEF’s support.

Ella Robertson McKay

Managing Director, One Young World

At A Glance
Facilitated 1,000+ Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues, fostering trusted spaces for diverse perspectives
Collaborated with 60+ organizations and communities globally to advance sustained U.S.-China exchange and cooperation
Co-produced 300+ joint studies with leading institutions, strengthening evidence-based dialogue
Partnered with The Carter Center on Guinea Worm eradication, advancing global health through cross-border cooperation
Supported the Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2023 China return, bridging societies through music
Invested in future leaders via CUSEF × One Young World, selecting top scholars from global applicants annually
Testimonials

I count on CUSEF to make your voice of reason heard, pool wisdom, and make new contributions to bring China-U.S. relations back to the track of healthy, stable, and sustainable development.

Ambassador Xie Feng

Ambassador of China to the U.S.

I enjoyed welcoming a talented group of students from the University of Montana and Montana State Baucus Institute. We need to build a next generation of China scholars in the U.S.

Ambassador David Perdue

U.S. Ambassador to China

CUSEF delivers on its mission. It has been instrumental in sustaining relations even in despondent times, and stability and respect to prevail. I am grateful and commend its efforts.

Ambassador Cui Tiankai

Ambassador of China to the U.S. (2013-2021)

How we manage this relationship is going to help determine the lives of our kids and our grandkids. And CUSEF is doing a great job in helping make sure we manage that properly, and correctly.

Ambassador and Senator Max Baucus

Ambassador of the U.S. to China (2014-2017)

CUSEF has played a unique and influential role in supporting non-governmental dialogue and exchanges between China and the international community, especially the United States. This is exactly what is needed in a world currently facing challenges and divisions.

Ambassador Fu Ying

Chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, National People’s Congress
Former Vice Foreign Minister, China

CUSEF provides opportunities for dialogue which are critical to the landscape. It provides a forum through which the two sides continue to engage, continue to talk, and continue to try and work toward the resolution of issues.

Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky

Chairman, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
12th United States Trade Representative

CUSEF is an outstanding leader in people-to-people diplomacy. Scholars I have met in both countries are full of gratitude and admiration.

Professor Wang Jisi

President, Institute of International and Strategic Studies, Peking University Senior Fellow, CUSEF

CUSEF has done amazing work in funding and providing grants to build better understanding and closer ties between China and the U.S.

Mr. Neil Bush

Founder and Chairman, George H.W. Bush Foundation

I explain to young people that you must feel that you have unlimited capacity inside yourself. Feel that capacity. Feel that power you have. Then ask yourself, what am I going to do with this?

Professor Muhammad Yunus

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Head of the Interim Government, Bangladesh

Our partnership with the China–United States Exchange Foundation has helped create opportunities for young leaders to engage with one another openly and thoughtfully. One Young World believes deeply in the value of international exchange, and we are grateful for CUSEF’s support.

Ella Robertson McKay

Managing Director, One Young World