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U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:01:49 -0400

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Established 1996; last held 2007-2008 academic year. Upcoming Program Dates: 2008-2009 academic year

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Teachers cross borders to promote language learning and cultural understanding

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December 31, 2008 - August 31, 1996

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For more than ten years, the U.S.-China Teachers Exchange Program has promoted cross-cultural education. Sending American K-12 teachers to China and bringing Chinese secondary school teachers to the United States, the program has fostered the development of language and culture programs at schools across the United States and China.

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“Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful chance to experience a different life in America. It changed my life.” -- Ms. Dong Jingchun, Madison Elementary School, OK

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

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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Table Tennis Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:31:33 -0400

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Program Dates: April 12-30, 1972

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Ping Pong Diplomacy comes to the United States

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April 11, 1972 - April 29, 1972

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National Committee organizes first ever U.S. visit of a delegation from the People’s Republic of China. In between competitions, Chinese delegation gets a taste of what life is like in the United States.

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Policy Leaders Orientation Program

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:45:41 -0400

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Established 2007; last held September 30-October 13, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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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. “

Time Warner Internship

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:26:58 -0400

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Established 1998; last held 2006

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Committee creates program with Time Warner and Fudan University

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Participants held internships at the following companies: AOL, CNN, Fortune Magazine, HBO, Time Magazine, Warner Bros., Warner Music, Time Library

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Time Warner Internship program, administered annually from 1998 to 2006, places selected Fudan undergraduates at various U.S.-based Time Warner entities for 3 months at a time.

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“This wonderful program has become a part of me and it is my sincerest hope that I can always remain a positive part of it.” --Hou Xiaoting (Tina), HBO 2006

HIV/AIDS and the Chinese Media

Jon Lowet — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:07:20 -0400

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Program Dates to the U.S.: March 25-April 7, 2006; to China: May 19-31, 2006

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The Roles of Journalist in HIV/AIDS Education

Date Inaugurated

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Number of people who participated:
To US: 7
To China: 5

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Two-way exchange seeks to help raise the level of discourse in Chinese news media about HIV/AIDS and related issues, call attention to society’s attitudes towards marginalized groups, encourage community involvement in finding solutions, and stimulate policy debates on a national response.

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Media/Culture Policy Forum

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:14:25 -0400

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Program Dates: September 9-15, 2006

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Committee convenes U.S.-China Media/Culture Policy Forum

Date Inaugurated

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Program examines how national and local governments can foster the development of media and cultural industries via a forum and, for Chinese participants, complementary site visits to government offices, media outlets, and cultural institutions.