Joseph W. Polisi, President Emeritus of the Juilliard School, now serves as its chief China officer. He has dedicated himself to fostering cultural exchange through the development of Juilliard's Tianjin campus. Guided by the belief that shared artistic expression transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, Polisi has championed efforts to bring people closer through music and the arts. His vision underscores the importance of listening and collaboration, emphasizing that even small actions can spark meaningful change. As young artists from China and the United States come together, they carry forward a legacy of mutual understanding, paving the way for a future of stable and sustainable relations between the two nations.