In a world of increasing conflicts, people-to-people exchanges have become even more important as the cornerstone of any bilateral relationship. Cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration are key to navigate cultural differences and contain geopolitical tensions. For example, the extensive and profound Chinese culture has been loved and studied by people all over the world, serving as a bridge between China and other countries. How can we realize deeper and more substantive people-to-people exchanges in order to mitigate concerns and boost good relations?