Emily Matson: A Conversation with Ambassador Nicholas Platt

“We want the economies, political systems, and societies [of our two countries] to become so closely connected that conflict and confrontation are no longer even thinkable, much less doable. The relationship, while certainly not friction-free, and surely not without competition, should be free of the dangers of the great power rivalry which once threatened the…

2025 Students Finding Common Ground: April Project Updates

On April 25, USCET hosted its final meeting of the 2025 Students Finding Common Ground program. Each of the four project teams, co-presented by an American and a Chinese student, shared their semester-long collaborations on topics including public health, education, peace and conflict resolution, and environmental sustainability. After each presentation, mentors and advisors provided thoughtful…

USCET Welcomes Delegation from Gettysburg College

On April 10, 2025, USCET welcomed a student delegation from Gettysburg College as part of our ongoing efforts to support American student interest in China. The delegation included around 20 students from various majors who are currently enrolled in Chinese language and Chinese culture and society courses. Three faculty members, Professor Junjie Luo, Jing Li,…

2025 Students Finding Common Ground March Meeting Highlights

On March 28, USCET hosted its monthly Students Finding Common Ground virtual meeting, convening students, mentors, and advisors from the U.S. and China for the third meeting of the program. The month’s session featured two distinguished guest speakers from the field of public health: Dr. Yanzhong Huang, Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council…