The cornerstone of FACES’ efforts is an annual forum of two week-long conferences, one held at Stanford University and one in China, which bring together 40 outstanding students from universities in both countries.

During the conferences, students interact with current leaders while playing key roles in round-table discussions, workshops, and a crisis simulation that addresses the most pressing issues in U.S.-China relations.

Delegates are selected for their potential to shape U.S.-China relations as future leaders in a range of careers including government, journalism and business.

Through their interactions at the conferences, these future American and Chinese leaders will gain a better understanding of one another, both culturally and personally. They will have the chance to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives. Past delegates have included Rhodes, Marshall and Fulbright scholars and students from top universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Berkeley, Fudan and Peking University.