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Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:59:04 -0400

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Established 1981; last held June 24 - July 28, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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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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The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program sends American educators to China for four weeks every summer. This program, which has been administered by the National Committee since 1981, 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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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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Municipal Administrators Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:12:16 -0400

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Program Dates: September 10-30, 1978

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First PRC mayors and deputy mayors come to the United States

Date Inaugurated

September 9, 1978 - September 29, 1978

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During a three-week stay, delegation of Chinese municipal leaders, also including city planners, architects, and engineers, focuses on a wide spectrum of urban issues affecting American cities.

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Young Political Leaders Delegation

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:38:55 -0400

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Program Dates: May 17-June 1, 1977

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Committee takes first group of young political leaders to China

Date Inaugurated

May 16, 1977 - May 31, 1977

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15 young leaders in delegation

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Two years before normalization of relations, program provides young American elected officials and others involved in local and state politics with an opportunity to meet with their counterparts and increase their understanding of China.

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Congressional Staff Delegation to China (1976)

rayadmin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:12:48 -0400

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Program Dates: July 26-August 9, 1976

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Committee sends first group of Congressional staffers to China

Date Inaugurated

July 25, 1976

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While a few staff members accompanied their Senators and Congressmen on Congressional trips to China in the early 70s, it was not until 1976 that the first group made up entirely of Senate and House committee staff members visited China.

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World Affairs Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:13:36 -0400

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Program Dates: October 6-23, 1975

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Committee sponsors first delegation of civic and foreign policy leaders to China

Date Inaugurated

October 5, 1975 - October 22, 1975

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Program sends delegation of leaders from American organizations active in public education about world affairs to China in October 1975. Visit provides opportunity for George H.W. Bush to meet Deng Xiaoping for the first time.

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University and College Presidents Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:07:45 -0400

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Program Dates: November 8-29, 1974

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Committee escorts first group of U.S. university presidents to China

Date Inaugurated

November 7, 1974 - November 28, 1974

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11 university and college presidents participating on 3-week study tour

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Academic exchange with the People’s Republic reaches new heights as U.S. delegation visits China, and is received by then Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping.

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Philadelphia Orchestra Visit to China

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:34:05 -0400

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Program dates: September 12-23, 1973

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Committee assists first American orchestra to visit China

Date Inaugurated

September 11, 1973 - September 22, 1973

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“[The orchestra] very quickly got absorbed by the extent of the hospitality, the warmth of the welcome.... They, like most visitors to China, just got absorbed by the Middle Kingdom.” – Douglas Murray

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With its September 1973 trip to the People’s Republic, the Philadelphia Orchestra makes history, and paves the way for other American orchestras. Highlight for many are the information exchanges with Chinese musicians.

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A highlight for many members of the orchestra was the opportunity for informal exchanges with Chinese musicians.

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.