President Trump’s policies regarding China and U.S. relations have heightened tensions between the superpowers — whether over trade (tariff threats), technology (TikTok, IP protection), or territorial disputes (Taiwan). Recently, DeepSeek’s success has sparked fears of an AI arms race. Now more than ever, there is a need to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between our two nations. It’s easy to focus on the differences that divide us, but my recent experiences in China have convinced me that the ties that bind us are just as important. The United States and China should launch a federally funded high school exchange program,...