The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program sends American educators to China for four weeks every summer. This program, which has been administered by the National Committee since 1981, provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

Group of highly accomplished “30-somethings,” half from the United States , half from China, build cross-cultural understanding and professional networks as they explore substantive issues and develop enduring friendships.

For two weeks each year, outstanding senior high school students from the United States and China put down their books and see firsthand what life is like in the other country.

Program sends delegation of leaders from American organizations active in public education about world affairs to China in October 1975. Visit provides opportunity for George H.W. Bush to meet Deng Xiaoping for the first time.