National Committee escorts Members of Congress to China for meetings with high-level officials and exploration of topics of mutual concern.

Committee organizes listening tours to China for Congressional staffers to get a clearer understanding of the country's accomplishments and challenges.

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.

Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

Twice annual education delegations visit American schools, federal government agencies, and education-related NGOs to learn about innovations and challenges in the U.S. education system, with an eye toward applying this knowledge in a Chinese context.

Delegation of American mayors and other municipal leaders meet with Chinese government, business, and NGO leaders to share best practices in the field of green initiatives and sustainable urban development.

An exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

Study tour for six editors from the United States to meet with the foreign policy community in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

Experts discuss (and demonstrate) best practices of municipal e-governance systems currently in use in cities across the globe.