Bridging the Divide: US–China Dialogue in a Changing World

Syracuse University faculty invite students for an open conversation on the shifting dynamics of U.S.–China dialogue. With President Trump planning a visit to China next April and Xi Jinping expected to travel to the United States later in the year, both sides appear to be testing the ground for a potential “grand bargain.” This discussion offers a timely opportunity to unpack these developments and reflect on what renewed engagement might mean for politics, trade, education and global cooperation. 

The event also provides a chance to meet SU’s China experts, learn more about the Chinese studies and Chinese language minors, and explore how these programs, courses and study abroad opportunities can prepare students for globally engaged and internationally relevant careers.

Lunch will be provided.

This discussion group is hosted and moderated by: 

Dimitar D. Gueorguiev is associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Political Science Department. He specializes in Chinese politics, authoritarian institutions and public opinion, and is a fellow of both the Wilson Center and the National Committee on U.S.–China Relations. 

Darwin Tsen is an assistant teaching professor and coordinator of the Chinese language minor at Syracuse University. Darwin teaches intermediate and advanced Chinese, and well as Chinese film and Chinese literature courses. He proudly received the Meredith Professor Teaching Award for Early Performance in the 2023-2024 academic year.