George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations
“No problem of human making is too great to be overcome by human ingenuity, human energy, and the untiring hope of the human spirit.”
— George H. W. Bush
About Us
The George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations honors our namesake’s life-long view that the U.S.-China relationship is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world and that a constructive relationship between the two countries serves a vital interest of the United States, as well as the interests of the entire global community. We seek to advance engagement, education and information-sharing among the U.S. and Chinese policymaking, business and academic communities and are committed to promoting diversity and cross-generational inclusion in foreign policy and to giving back to our communities. The Bush China Foundation’s active, wide-ranging and highly innovative program of activities reflect President Bush’s vision of honest and open dialogue between nations and a safer and more prosperous world for all.
LATEST PODCASTS
By the Data: The Chinese American Experience
The downturn in the U.S.-China relationship and the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled sharp increases in anti-Asian rhetoric and hate crimes. Yet, data on the reality of day-to-day life in the United States for Chinese Americans have been limited. To fill this gap in knowledge, the Committee of 100 and Columbia University administered a comprehensive survey late last year to highlight the demographic backgrounds, political opinions and engagement and health and economic status of Chinese Americans.
PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT
The Bush China Foundation is hosting the U.S.-China XGen Dialogue from August 7-9 2023 in Washington, DC. The in-person track 2 dialogue will be comprised of approximately equal numbers of Chinese and Americans and equal numbers of individuals from older and younger generations. Activities will include breakout group meetings by country and/or generation to pinpoint generational viewpoints; plenary sessions to exchange views and share insights; meetings with national- and local-level government officials; and informal activities such as sightseeing and meals that will facilitate relationship-building.
Fellows Spotlight
THE LATEST FROM THE FOUNDATION
The Hill: Could Taiwan’s next president impact a potential cross-strait crisis?
May 7, 2023 by: Zoe Leung and Cameron WaltzShare this ArticleAmid simmering cross-strait tensions, experts and officials alike have predicted that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could happen in the next 10 years, if not sooner. However, the headlines shroud the crucial...
WSJ: China’s Xi Jinping Takes Rare Direct Aim at U.S. in Speech
March 6, 2023 by: Chun Han Wong, Keith Zhai and James T. AreddyShare this ArticleChinese leader Xi Jinping issued an unusually blunt rebuke of U.S. policy on Monday, blaming what he termed a Washington-led campaign to suppress China for recent challenges facing his...
VOA News: Flashpoint Ukraine: Growing Concerns that China May Provide Lethal Aid to Russia
February 27, 2023 by: Lori LundinShare this ArticleBush China Foundation President and CEO David Firestein was featured on the most recent episode of VOA News’ program “Flashpoint Ukraine” and discussed the possibility of China sending aid to Russia as it continues...
David Firestein speaks at Michigan State University on Taiwan and the U.S.-China Relationship
April 26, 2023 Share this ArticleOn April 26, David Firestein, president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, was the featured speaker on a webinar entitled: “Nothing to See Here, Folks’: The U.S.-China Relationship in 2023.”...
Bush China Foundation Brief: Generational perspectives in U.S.-China relations
March 2023 by: Zoe Leung and Zichong YeShare this ArticleOver the past few years, U.S.-China tensions have been increasingly framed as great power competition, which has become a fixture in the international environment. However, this framing fails to advance a deeper...
Report: Advancing equity in mental health with technologies: lessons from the United States and China
March 1, 2023 by: Zoe Leung Share this ArticleGlobally, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the risk factors associated with poor mental health, including financial distress, racial disparities, stigmatization and access to health services. The World Health...