The China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) welcomed a four-expert delegation from the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) to the Hong Kong office on May 21 for a roundtable discussion.

The roundtable brought together the SIIS delegation and prominent leaders from Hong Kong-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to examine the strategic role and practical experiences of Hong Kong NGOs operating in a shifting global landscape. Participants focused on how local organizations can navigate emerging global challenges while leveraging Hong Kong’s distinct advantages to foster robust people-to-people ties.

Founded in 1960, SIIS is a leading think tank in China, renowned for its research on international studies and China’s foreign policy.

Experts from the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) and leaders from several Hong Kong non-governmental organizations (NGOs) discuss the strategic roles of Hong Kong NGOs in an evolving global landscape.

Professor Li Kaisheng (second from right), Vice President of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (SIIS)