U.S. Department of State

Community Planning for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

rayadmin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:38:26 -0500

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Program Dates to the U.S.: November 2004; to China: May 2005

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Two-way exchange considers community’s role in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

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October 31, 2004 - April 30, 2005

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Project takes a close look at the community planning models used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Scholar Orientation Program

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:39:57 -0500

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Established: 1980; last held 2002

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First wave of Chinese scholars learn about U.S.

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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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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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Philadelphia Orchestra and Boston Symphony Visits to China

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:34:05 -0500

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Program dates: September 12-23, 1973 (Philadelphia Orchestra); March 13-20, 1979 (Boston Symphony)

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Committee assists first American orchestra to visits 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. The Boston Symphony follows in March, 1979.

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

Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:12:01 -0500

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

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First Chinese performing arts group visits U.S.

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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, the National Committee makes history again, hosting the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe for a four-week, four-city tour.