Our Vision and Mission

The center’s vision is to build an intellectual and experiential bridge between Cornell and China, bringing great minds together to foster innovative collaborations and address critical challenges facing the world.
Our mission is to support world-class research, education, collaboration and entrepreneurship across diverse communities in Cornell and China.
Strategic Activities
The Cornell China Center facilitates research, partnerships, teaching and learning, and alumni connections throughout China.
Founded in 2016, the Cornell China Center builds upon more than a century of robust engagement between Cornell University and China. The Center's establishment reflects Cornell's enduring presence in the country, exemplified by its thriving community of Chinese students and scholars and numerous successful collaborative initiatives spanning decades.