Jonathan Lowet

CHINA Town Hall

Jon Lowet — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:39:19 -0500

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Established 2007; last held October 18, 2010. Upcoming program: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. EST

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A national day of programming, CHINA Town Hall connects public with China policymakers and specialists

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November 16, 2011

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53 venues in the U.S. and Greater China participated in the 2010 CHINA Town Hall

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On November 16, dozens of venues across the U.S. will join a live webcast with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and host discussions of local interest with on-site China experts.

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Young Leaders Forum

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:44:30 -0500

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Established 2002; last held October 26-30, 2011.

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Young Leaders Convene in Snoqualmie, WA

Date Inaugurated

October 26, 2011 - October 30, 2011

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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.

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Student Leaders Exchange

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:08:17 -0500

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Established 2004; Upcoming Program Dates to China: June 23-July 8, 2011

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Top teens from U.S. and China exchange views

Date Inaugurated

June 23, 2011 - July 8, 2011

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Program inaugurated in 2004
12 students in each direction annually
American participants must be current year’s Presidential Scholars

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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.

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The China SLE was seriously one of the defining experiences of my life thus far, if not THE defining experience. It had a perfect balance of tourism, education, fun, academics, discussion, international experience, and free time to see the country through the eyes of a resident…. Just, WOW.

Master Teachers China Seminar

Jon Lowet — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:18:23 -0500

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Established 2007; last held June 23, 2008. Upcoming program dates: TBD

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Committee briefs country's outstanding secondary school educators about China

Date Inaugurated

June 22, 2008 - June 25, 2007

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A cross-section of educators, hand- picked by the top students in the United States, learn more about China and U.S.-China relations at the annual Master Teacher China Seminar.

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Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:08:45 -0500

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Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: April/May 2009

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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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.

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Media/Culture Policy Forum

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:14:25 -0500

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Program Dates: September 9-15, 2006

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Committee convenes U.S.-China Media/Culture Policy Forum

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Program examines how national and local governments can foster the development of media and cultural industries via a forum and, for Chinese participants, complementary site visits to government offices, media outlets, and cultural institutions.

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HIV/AIDS and the Chinese Media

Jon Lowet — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:07:20 -0500

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Program Dates to the U.S.: March 25-April 7, 2006; to China: May 19-31, 2006

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The Roles of Journalist in HIV/AIDS Education

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Number of people who participated:
To US: 7
To China: 5

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Two-way exchange seeks to help raise the level of discourse in Chinese news media about HIV/AIDS and related issues, call attention to society’s attitudes towards marginalized groups, encourage community involvement in finding solutions, and stimulate policy debates on a national response.

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Congressional Staff Delegations to China

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:11:31 -0500

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Last held: August 20-29; next planned for late fall/winter 2011

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U.S. Congressional staffers meet counterparts in China

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