Global Leaders to Examine the Future of U.S.-China Relations
Following Presidential Summits at Hong Kong Forum
The 7th U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum to honor Mr. Tung Chee Hwa's legacy and convene
international voices ahead of APEC in Shenzhen
HONG KONG (November 10, 2026) — The China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) will host the 7th U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum on November 15-17 at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Taking place amid a series of U.S.-China presidential summits and ahead of the APEC Summit in Shenzhen, the Forum will convene leaders in diplomacy, government, business, and academia to consider how renewed diplomatic engagement can lay the groundwork for lasting stability and cooperation.
This year's Forum will be the first since the passing in September of CUSEF Founder, the Honorable Tung Chee Hwa. Established in 2019 by Mr. Tung and former Chinese Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan, the Forum has become CUSEF's annual flagship event, reflecting their shared belief in the importance of sustained dialogue between the United States and China. A special tribute film, Tomorrow Will Be Better Than Today, will honor Mr. Tung's life, legacy, and commitment to a peaceful and cooperative future, a vision that continues to guide the Foundation today.
The program will examine the forces shaping the future of U.S.-China relations, addressing geopolitical stability, economic interdependence, and the evolving landscape of international exchange, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence on the safety and well-being of children in an increasingly digital world. Marking 25 years since China's accession to the World Trade Organization and looking ahead to the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China in 2027, the Forum will also consider the future of global trade and Hong Kong's evolving role in connecting China with the wider world.
Co-organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Forum will feature prominent international voices, including Abhisit Vejjajiva, former Prime Minister of Thailand and current leader of the Democrat Party; Zhang Xiangchen, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Cui Tiankai, former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister; Charlene Barshefsky, 12th U.S. Trade Representative; Yi Xiaozhun, former Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Yang Jiemian, Professor at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies; Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies; Professor Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment; Ambassador Mark Dybul, Executive Director-elect of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and Chan Heng Chee, Ambassador-at-Large at Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; alongside representatives of the Nixon and Bush families.
The three-day program will include closed-door discussions, public sessions, and opportunities for engagement among established and emerging leaders, including young scholars and digital storytellers.
“We are living through an extraordinary moment in U.S.-China relations, with a series of presidential summits creating opportunities that few could have anticipated at the start of this year. The opportunity now is to move toward implementation, with a shared responsibility to advance peace, progress, and prosperity not only for the United States and China, but for the wider world. As we honor the legacy of our Founder, Mr. Tung Chee Hwa, we reaffirm our commitment to the work he began: sustaining dialogue, deepening mutual understanding, and building relationships that make lasting cooperation possible,” said James Chau, President of CUSEF.
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About China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF)
China-United States Exchange Foundation is a Hong Kong–based non‑profit organization. Our mission is to serve as a platform for exchange among the peoples of China, the United States, and the world they shape together. Through open dialogue, mutual learning, and a commitment to shared responsibility, we build trust, understanding, and relationships for enduring peace.
For more information, visit www.hkforum.com and www.cusef.org.hk
