China–United States Exchange Foundation
Hong Kong-based lobbying organization / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The China–United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) is a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organization whose stated aim is to encourage dialogue and exchanges between the people of the United States and China. CUSEF was founded in 2008 by Tung Chee-hwa, a billionaire, former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, and vice chair of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, who remains the chairman of the foundation.[1] CUSEF's governing board has included members such as Ronnie Chan, Elsie Leung, and Victor Fung.[2]
Abbreviation | CUSEF |
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Formation | October 2007; 16 years ago (2007-10) |
Founder | Tung Chee-hwa |
Founded at | Hong Kong |
Type | Nonprofit organization |
Registration no. | 1180245 |
Website | www |
CUSEF donates to universities and think tanks in the U.S. while also sponsoring trips for journalists, students, and former U.S. officials and politicians to China to speak with officials.[3][4] According to various journalists and academics, CUSEF is a central part of the Chinese Communist Party's united front strategy of influence in the U.S.[1][5][6][7]