The 2025 U.S.-China People's Dialogue kicked off in Los Angeles this week, with experts and leaders from both nations gearing up to tackle cultural and technological gaps. 🚀 The three-day event, co-hosted by Tsinghua University's CISS and the U.S.-based NCUSCR, brings together over 30 innovators in AI, pop culture, education, and social media to brainstorm ways to strengthen cross-Pacific ties.
🔍 This year's theme, 'Bridging the Cultural and Informational Divide,' introduces a fresh 'group dialogue+' format—mixing debates, field trips, and student interactions. Yang Bin of Tsinghua University called it a 'playbook for trust-building,' while NCUSCR's Stephen Orlins stressed: 'People-to-people exchanges are the foundation—without them, everything crumbles.' 💬
🎯 The dialogue marks the third annual installment since 2023, reflecting growing efforts to stabilize U.S.-China relations through grassroots connections. From K-pop collaborations to AI ethics panels, the event highlights the power of connection in an era of digital polarization. 🌐✨
