A Stake in our Global Future
Expanding Research and Policy Studies at UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy’s 21st Century China Center
From the pandemic to climate change to the war in Ukraine, the world is facing challenges that demand a global perspective on effective problem-solving. With a view to finding solutions that work, the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation made an anchoring gift to the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy to expand data-based research, policy engagement and education on international issues related to U.S.-China relations.
“The stakes in future U.S.-China relations are especially high for the young people in the U.S. and China,” Clara says. “With this in mind, we want to provide fellowship support to help the center and the school train the future leaders and policymakers who will contribute to U.S.-China relations.”
As the largest in the school’s history, this gift secures the endowment for the center, providing long-term support for policy programs, including the flagship UC San Diego Forum on U.S.-China Relations and research at the China Data Lab. It also funds graduate fellowships and an endowed center directorship. “Clara and I care deeply about U.S.-China relations and educating people in both countries regarding the facts behind the relationship,” Joe says. “We believe that this center’s innovative research will enhance America’s understanding about China.”
The Tsais’ dedication to dialogue and knowledge exchange is borne out through their visionary contributions to UC San Diego. Their generosity allows the center to build out platforms for academic publications, multimedia products and visiting lectures. In an age when China and the U.S. play pivotal roles on the international stage, these opportunities bring leaders and academics from both nations together to foster understanding and cooperation critical to our global future.
