San Francisco CA

Education Delegation to the United States

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

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Established 1980; last held October 13-26, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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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 650

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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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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

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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 work 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.

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Journalists Delegation

Jon Lowet — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:43:46 -0500

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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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HIV/AIDS and the Chinese Media

Jon Lowet — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:07:20 -0500

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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

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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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Legal Aid Internship Program

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:24:40 -0500

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Program Dates: February 27- April 3, 2005

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Chinese legal aid professionals experience American legal sector

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A combined study tour and internship placement provides opportunities for seven Chinese legal aid administrators to observe the administration and governance of American legal service organizations.