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Art Basel CEO Noah Horowitz explores how the organization is responding to a rapidly shifting landscape, from AI and digital art to geopolitical uncertainty and evolving global markets. Speaking with our Host James Chau, Horowitz frames Art Basel as both a marketplace and a meeting point: one that connects communities, supports discovery, and underscores Hong Kong’s continued role as a central hub in the global art ecosystem.

Want to go to China visa-free? Here’s how.

If you’re interested in a fully-funded, elite graduate degree from one of China’s top universities, you’ve probably heard of the Schwarzman Scholars and Yenching Academy Programs. But how do you choose? Our host @kyleobermann spoke with representatives from each program to see just how different they are and was surprised by what he discovered.

Jennifer Holstein speaks with everyday Chinese and Americans living in China to explore perceptions and perspectives on each other.

From the “Kingdom of Bicycles” to today’s shared bike boom, China’s streets are buzzing on two wheels. Jennifer takes us inside the country’s cycling culture and how these bikes work.

How does Hong Kong shape the future of global art? At the 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue in Hong Kong, Alice Wong, President of @Asia Society Hong Kong Center, and Alan Lo, Chairman of @Para Site, explored Hong Kong’s evolving role as a global cultural hub. The discussion examined how Hong Kong navigates the balance between local identity and global influence, with both speakers emphasizing that artistic practice today transcends traditional labels of “local” and “international.” They also highlighted Hong Kong’s unique position as a meeting point of East and West, as well as a gateway for diaspora and transnational artistic exchange. This conversation was moderated by broadcaster James Chau.

In a divided world, art offers a rare space for connection. Philip Tinari and Daphne King Yau discuss how the visual language of art bypasses borders, fosters dialogue, and brings people together across cultures. Moderated by broadcaster James Chau.

Art can go where politics cannot. At the 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue in Hong Kong, Daphne King Yau, Global Director of Alisan Fine Arts and Chair of the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong, joined Philip Tinari, Deputy Director and Head of Art at Tai Kwun Arts, to discuss how art can bridge divides in a polarized world. They highlighted how art’s visual and experiential nature allows it to transcend language and politics, creating space for shared understanding and dialogue. Drawing on their work across galleries, museums, and cultural exchange programs, both speakers emphasized the importance of people-to-people connections, long-term collaboration, and immersive cultural experiences in fostering mutual understanding. This conversation was moderated by broadcaster James Chau.

As part of CUSEF's 3rd U.S.-China Art Dialogue, this panel brought together leading voices in art and education to examine the evolving role of artists today. Featuring Ruby Yang, Director of the School of Future Media at the University of Hong Kong and Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and Kingsley Ng, Artist and Associate Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts at Hong Kong Baptist University, the discussion explores ethics in storytelling, the impact of AI and emerging technologies, and the enduring importance of truth and empathy.

Art isn’t just about expression. It carries responsibility. Kingsley Ng reflects on how art moves beyond simple ideas of right and wrong, while Ruby Yang shares how storytelling can challenge misconceptions and drive real-world change, from HIV/AIDS awareness to public understanding.