Americans in China

Corey Meyer

Corey Meyer is a student from Columbus, Ohio. He studied political science in college and then went on to attend Yale Law School. Corey is on a break from Yale and currently studies at Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar, majoring in global affairs.

Highlights: 

Corey Meyer says China is a fascinating and innovative country with a lot of opportunities. As a student studying global affairs, he thinks many Chinese students are going to the U.S. to study, while few American students have the opportunity to study and live in China. This is why he came to China, to see what's actually happening here. After he has spent some time here, he realized that China is not only about the Great Wall or the Forbidden City. He was amazed by the country's rich regional diversity, rapid development, as well as its friendly people.

He thinks now there are a lot of uncertainties surrounding U.S.-China relations, as China is going forward to be more open and involved in globalization, while U.S. seems to take a step back. 

David Moser

David Moseris the academic director at CET Chinese Studies at Beijing Capital Normal University, a study-abroad program for U.S. college students where he teaches courses in Chinese history and politics. Moser previously worked at China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing as a program advisor, translator and host. He continues to be active in Chinese media as a news commentator in both Chinese and English. 

Highlights: 

David Moser says it is of vital importance that US-China relations continue at all levels - not only at the highest governmental or military levels but also at academic, trade and people-to-people levels.

He believes people-to-people and cultural exchanges will help to ensure a solid foundation for a mature US-China relationship.

Paul Cabo

Paul Cabo is the CEO of Amberxchange, an international trade company based in Beijing. He has been living in China for 11 years. 

Highlights: 

Paul Cabo believes that China and the US are both famous and well-known historically for the art of war. But he thinks that in the 21th century, both countries need to be famous for the art of diplomacy. "Diplomacy right now is paramount in the continual success in our economy and our development as strategic partners in the 21th century, economically, socially and globally," says Cabo.

Jess Meider

Jess Meider is a professional musician, a co-founder of a skin-care company and a yoga teacher.

Highlights: 

Jess Meider says she admires the Chinese people for their warm-hearted and family-oriented qualities.

She believes that there is no other place in the world that can do what China is doing or produce and manufacture things as China is.

Erin

Erin is originally from Santa Cruz, California and worked at an NGO specializing in environmental protection in Beijing. In her free time, Erin enjoys reading, hiking, swimming and playing mah-jong.

Highlights: 

Erin thinks strong ties between the US and China are essential, especially when it comes to addressing important global issues like climate change and the world economy.