Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs

Young Leaders Forum

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

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Established 2002; last held November 4-8, 2009

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Young Leaders Convene in Snoqualmie, WA

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November 4, 2009 - November 8, 2009

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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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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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Young Political Leaders Delegation

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:38:55 -0500

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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

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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 15:12:48 -0500

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Program Dates: July 26-August 9, 1976

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Committee sends first group of Congressional staffers to China

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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 12:13:36 -0500

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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

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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 12:07:45 -0500

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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

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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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U.S.-China Distinguished Citizens Dialogue

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:07:32 -0500

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Established in 1984; last held June 13-23, 2002

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Committee launches Track II Diplomacy efforts with China

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Started in September 1984 as an off-the-record gathering of leading citizens of China and America, the U.S.-China Dialogue was the first formal instance of Track II diplomacy in the Sino-American relationship.

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Policy Leaders Orientation Program

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:45:41 -0500

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Established 2007; two programs held annually - one for China-based officials and one for Chinese diplomats stationed in the U.S.

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National Committee brings young Beijing officials to U.S.

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Orientation program exposes up-and-coming government officials to American history, politics, and contemporary society through a two-week study tour of the eastern United States

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“I have greater in-depth knowledge about American history, politics, and society. I understand more about the importance of liberty, equal rights, law and the constitution to the American people. “