Since 1981, the National Committee has administered the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program to China on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and the Chinese Ministry of Education, is the first of its type, designed to give American educators an introduction to China’s history, culture, and society.

During the course of the five-week seminar, lectures and briefings by Chinese experts in a variety of fields are complemented by site visits to make the discussions more tangible. Following their return to the United States, all participants create curricula based on their experiences, which are made available as a resource for other educators around the globe. Seminars usually consist of 16 K-12 educators; in alternate years, college educators make up a portion of the delegation. In 2007 and 2009, an additional seminar was added, focusing on native and foreign language instruction and training.

This summer, a group of secondary school educators will travel to Shanghai, Chongqing, Xi'an, Beijing, and Hong Kong, focusing on Chinese history and culture.
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