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

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

The inaugural cohort of 15 Georgetown students participated in three virtual dialogues with students from Fudan University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University during the spring 2021 semester.

In fall 2021 a second cohort of 12 Georgetown students held a month-long dialogue with students from Peking University. During a series of Zoom meetings, participants exchanged their perspectives on global governance and U.S.-China relations; they also shared their experiences as citizens living in the globalized world.

Inspired by the success of the Student-to-Student Dialogue program, during spring 2022 the initiative is exploring additional ways of helping students engage in virtual exchange.

Browse below to read stories and reflections shared by dialogue participants.