From June 26 to 27, 2025, the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University and the Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations at the University of Pennsylvania jointly hosted the “2025 Next Generation Dialogue on U.S.-China Relations” in Beijing. More than 40 scholars and experts from both China and the United States participated in the event, engaging in in-depth discussions on key issues in the bilateral relationship, including national security, research and education, climate and environment, human rights and global governance, and trade and economics.

​On June 24–25, 2025, Da Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University, and Wen Jing, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center, were invited to participate in the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 (Summer Davos Forum) held in Tianjin.

At the invitation of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) in Switzerland, Da Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University, and Niu Qiyang, PhD researcher at CISS, attended the 22nd Oslo Forum in Oslo, Norway, on June 11–12, 2025. This year’s forum was held under the theme “Cooperation in Conflict Mediation: Navigating a Changing World.”

On May 28, 2025, the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University held the 20th session of the CISS StratFocus Forum, themed “Observing Trends in U.S. Technology Strategy under Trump 2.0.” The keynote speaker was Dr. Tang Xinhua, Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of International Relations, Tsinghua University. Commentators included Dr. Jiang Tianjiao, Associate Professor at the Fudan Institute of Development Studies, and Mr. Gu Dengchen, Director of the Policy and Regulation Research Center at the Ali Research Institute. The forum was moderated by Dr. Xiao Qian, Deputy Director of CISS.

On May 25, 2025, the 5th International Affairs Workshop was successfully held, co-hosted by the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University and the Center for Global Competence Development (CGCD) for Tsinghua Students. Aimed at university students across China, the workshop is designed to help aspiring young professionals in international relations, diplomacy, and strategic planning cultivate strategic thinking, deepen their understanding of global affairs, and develop the skills to tell China’s story effectively in future academic and professional pursuits. This year’s workshop welcomed 27 students from institutions such as Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, the Central Party School, and the University of International Relations. The Student Association for International Strategy Studies (SAISS) at Tsinghua also assisted in organizing the event.

At the invitation of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London, Professor Da Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University, and Zhou Bo, CISS Research Fellow and China Forum Special Expert, attended the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 30 to June 1.

On May 17, 2025, the "Tsinghua-Penn Student Dialogue" was successfully held at the International Culture xSpace, New Tsinghua Xuetang of Tsinghua University. Co-hosted by the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University and the "Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations" at the University of Pennsylvania, the event brought together nearly 50 student representatives from countries including China, the United States, Russia, South Korea, India, Indonesia, and Belarus.

No single country can respond to the fentanyl challenge alone. What’s needed is joint effort and sustained cooperation – not economic coercion.

No single country can respond to the fentanyl challenge alone. What’s needed is joint effort and sustained cooperation – not economic coercion.

On April 24, a delegation from the Singapore-based ADMM Cybersecurity and Information Center of Excellence (ACICE) visited the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including global AI governance and China-ASEAN AI cooperation. The meeting was chaired by Xiao Qian, Deputy Director of CISS and Vice Dean of the Institute of International AI Governance. Participants from CISS included Xu Weidi, former researcher at the Strategic Studies Institute of the National Defense University; Zhang Ling, former associate professor at the National Security College of the National Defense University; and Sun Chenshuo, a special expert of the China Forum.

Yes, they can. As the world’s two major powers in AI technology, the U.S. and China must work together to build capacity, contribute to AI for developing countries, bridge the digital divide and help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

From April 9 to 12, Prof.DA Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University, attended the 10th Delphi Economic Forum in Delphi, Greece.