Project takes a close look at the community planning models used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Committee-organized study tour program supplements the academic training Chinese scholars and students already receive while studying at U.S. institutions by giving greater exposure to America’s history, culture, and key institutions.

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.

Academic exchange with the People’s Republic reaches new heights as U.S. delegation visits China, and is received by then Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping.

With its September 1973 trip to the People’s Republic, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes history, and paves the way for other American orchestras. Highlight for many are the information exchanges with Chinese musicians.

Less than eight months after Chinese ping pong team returns home, National Committee makes history again, hosting the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe for a four-week, four-city tour.