Study Tour

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

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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.

Environmental Law Professionals Exchange

Jon Lowet — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:23:30 -0500

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Program to China: Study Visit-- November 5-18, Fellowship-- November 18- December 18, 2011; Program to the United States: Study Visit-- May 31-June 12; Fellowship and Academic Program--June 13-July 17, 2011

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May 31, 2011 - June 12, 2011

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Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:59:04 -0500

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Established 1981; Last held: July 3 - July 29, 2011

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

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December 30, 2008

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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.

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Education Delegations to the United States

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:47:32 -0500

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Established 1980; Last Held: November 6 - 19, 2010; Upcoming Program Dates: TBA

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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 690

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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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Municipal Leaders Delegations

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:21:46 -0500

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Past Program Dates: June 15-25, 2007; September 6-14, 2008

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U.S. municipal leaders explore China’s urban development and green initiatives

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September 6, 2008 - September 14, 2008

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2007 Delegation included three mayors and two city council members

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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.

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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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Foreign Policy and Political Affairs Journal Editors Delegation to China

Jon Lowet — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:11:39 -0500

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Program Date: May 2-13, 2008

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Editors of foreign policy and political affairs journals get China education

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May 2, 2008 - May 13, 2008

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Six editors join for 11-day study tour of Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

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

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Best E-Government Practices in Mainland China, Taiwan, and U.S. Cities

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:58:00 -0500

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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

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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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Public Intellectuals Program

rayadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:34:58 -0600

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Program inaugurated in 2005. Third cohort of Fellows selected summer 2011.

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Program forges links among America’s top China specialists

Date Inaugurated

December 11, 2007

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Twenty fellows participated in the first round of PIP (2005-2007), 19 in the second round (2008-2010), and 20 in the third round (2011-2013).

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Comprised of 20 young American China scholars, the Public Intellectuals Program expands and deepens the scholars' knowledge of aspects of China beyond their own specialties and encourages their active engagement as public intellectuals both within and beyond their professional and geographic communities.

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“Individuals ask me all the time about where China is heading, and the PIP program has surely helped me address their questions.” --Kristin Stapleton, Associate Professor and Director of Asian Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo

U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

Jon Lowet — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:58:08 -0500

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Program Dates: 2002-2007

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Project Strengthens Chinese labor laws

Event Date

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 worked 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.