Washington DC

U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:13:29 -0400

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Established 2003; last held June 6-9, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: June 4-7, 2008

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Chinese grad students convene in DC to learn about U.S. foreign policy

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June 3, 2009 - June 6, 2009

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Past Speakers Include:
• Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor
• Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State
• James Sasser, former Ambassador to China
• Senator Chuck Hagel
• Congressmen Mark Kirk and Rick Larsen, Co-Chairs, U.S.-China Working Group

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For the past five years, the Foreign Policy Colloquium has provided Chinese graduate students from all academic disciplines with an opportunity to learn about the making and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, to meet high-level policy leaders, and to interact with fellow graduate students.

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“This was a great program, and I would recommend it to anybody who is interested in U.S. foreign policy or Sino-American relations.” –2007 FPC participant

Education Delegation to the United States

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:47:32 -0400

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Established 1980; last held October 13-26, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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Chinese school administrators visit U.S. to study education reform

Date Inaugurated

October 25, 2008

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Number of participants since the program's inception: Approximately 650

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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.

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Student Leaders Exchange

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:08:17 -0400

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Established 2004; last held July 11-25, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates to China: June 26-July 11, 2008; to the U.S.: September 23-October 6, 2008

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Top teens from U.S. and China exchange views

Date Inaugurated

July 10, 2008

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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.

Dinner in Honor of Vice Premier Wang Qishan

Intern — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:19:18 -0400

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Program Date: June 18, 2008

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Wang Qishan and Henry Paulson give public addresses

Date Inaugurated

June 18, 2008

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On June 18, 2008, the National Committee co-hosted a dinner in Washington, DC, in honor of Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

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Best Practices in E-Government in Mainland China, Taiwan, and American Cities

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:58:00 -0400

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Program Dates to China and Taiwan: June 29-July 11, 2007; to the U.S.: March 8-20, 2008

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Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and U.S. specialists share best e-governance practices

Date Inaugurated

March 19, 2008

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Participants included 4 American specialists, 8 Chinese administration officials

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

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U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

Jon Lowet — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:58:08 -0400

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Program Dates: 2002-2007

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Project Strengthens Chinese labor laws

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July 31, 2007

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9 component projects executed during this multi-year program

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National Committee and two partners work with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on a multi-year effort to assist the Chinese government in its efforts to strengthen protection of workers’ rights and to comply with internationally recognized labor standards.

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Briefing for Members of Congress with Albright and Kissinger

rayadmin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:57:27 -0400

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Program date: February 28, 2007

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Members of Congress meet with Albright and Kissinger to discuss U.S.-China relations

Date Inaugurated

January 31, 2007

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Program held in the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

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Freshmen members of Congress and members of the bi-partisan U.S.-China Working Group sit down with two former Secretaries of State to discuss the history of Sino-American relations and current issues affecting the relationship.

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Scholar Orientation Program

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:39:57 -0400

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Established: 1980; last held 2002

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First wave of Chinese scholars learn about U.S.

Date Inaugurated

December 31, 1979 - December 31, 2001

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Number of participants since program's inception: 1145

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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.

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Journalists Delegation

Jon Lowet — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:43:46 -0400

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Program Dates: May 17-June 15, 1973

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Committee brings first delegation of Chinese journalists to the United States

Date Inaugurated

May 16, 1973 - June 14, 1973

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Working with the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Committee expands its U.S.-China exchange programs beyond sports and culture by hosting a group of Chinese journalists. The Committee introduces them to their professional counterparts and provides a window into American life.

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Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:12:01 -0400

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Program Dates: December 16, 1972-January 13, 1973

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First Chinese performing arts group visits U.S.

Date Inaugurated

December 15, 1972 - January 12, 1973

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45 million Americans were able to see a performance, either live or on television.

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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.