Mark Witzke
Analyst and nonresident scholar, UC San Diego 21st Century China Center
Mark Witzke is an analyst and nonresident scholar at the UC San Diego 21st Century China Center. His work focuses on U.S.-China cross-border investment, China-California relations, and Chinese tech companies going global.
Jun 20, 2025
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, U.S.-China student exchanges, once a cornerstone of mutual benefit, are now under threat from visa restrictions and declining enrollment, risking long-term damage to educational, scientific, and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Apr 15, 2025
Digital platforms like RedNote are fostering new cross-Pacific interactions between U.S. and Chinese users, content creators, and celebrities, offering fresh opportunities for cultural exchange amid declining in-person engagement. Despite political tensions and regulatory hurdles, digital spaces are emerging as vital bridges between the two nations.