Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues

The U.S.-China Student Dialogue is designed to promote dialogue on critical issues in the U.S.-China relationship between students at Georgetown University and leading Chinese universities. 

The program engages Georgetown students with peers, scholars, policymakers, and businesspeople in China through virtual and in-person dialogues. 

Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural cohort of 15 Georgetown students participated in virtual dialogues with students from Fudan University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University during the spring 2021 semester. From 2021 through 2023, the initiative continued to host virtual dialogue sessions, seeking to maintain connections between U.S. and Chinese students amidst a period of strained international educational exchanges. 

Starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, the program began organizing hybrid programs integrating virtual dialogues with in-person study tours and face-to-face exchanges in major Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.  

Browse below to read about the previous cohorts' experiences and reflections.