The United States is losing its bench of China expertise at a moment when it can least afford to. With fewer than 2,000 Americans studying in China today — a fraction of pre-pandemic levels — the talent pipeline feeding our government, universities, and private sector is under serious strain. The US-China Education Trust’s expert working group was constituted in the fall of 2025 in response to these dynamics. Through engagement with over 50 organizations and individuals in China and the United States, the report offers concrete, actionable recommendations for reversing the decline.