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U.S. Foreign Policy Colloquium

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:13:29 -0400

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Established 2003; last held June 6-9, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: June 4-7, 2008

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Chinese grad students convene in DC to learn about U.S. foreign policy

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June 3, 2009 - June 6, 2009

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Past Speakers Include:
• Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor
• Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State
• James Sasser, former Ambassador to China
• Senator Chuck Hagel
• Congressmen Mark Kirk and Rick Larsen, Co-Chairs, U.S.-China Working Group

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For the past five years, the Foreign Policy Colloquium has provided Chinese graduate students from all academic disciplines with an opportunity to learn about the making and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, to meet high-level policy leaders, and to interact with fellow graduate students.

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“This was a great program, and I would recommend it to anybody who is interested in U.S. foreign policy or Sino-American relations.” –2007 FPC participant

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

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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Education Delegation to the United States

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:47:32 -0400

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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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Young Leaders Forum

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:44:30 -0400

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Established 2002; last held November 28-December 2, 2007 Upcoming Program Dates: September 18-22, 2008

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Young Leaders Convene in Nanjing

Date Inaugurated

September 17, 2008 - September 21, 2008

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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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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

Date Inaugurated

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.

Master Teachers China Seminar

Jon Lowet — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:18:23 -0400

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Established 2007; last held June 26, 2007. Upcoming program dates: June 23, 2008.

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Committee briefs country's outstanding secondary school educators about China

Date Inaugurated

June 22, 2008 - June 25, 2007

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A cross-section of educators, hand- picked by the top students in the United States, learn more about China and U.S.-China relations at the annual Master Teacher China Seminar.

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Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:08:45 -0400

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Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: Fall/Winter 2008

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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Committee to implement an exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

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Foreign Policy and Political Affairs Journal Editors Delegation to China

Jon Lowet — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:11:39 -0400

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May 2-13, 2008

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Editors of foreign policy and political affairs journals get China education

Date Inaugurated

May 2, 2008 - May 13, 2008

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Six editors join for 11-day study tour of Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

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Committee programs study tour for six editors from the United States to meet with the foreign policy community in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

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CHINA Town Hall

Jon Lowet — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:39:19 -0400

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Established 2007; last held April 17, 2008

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Committee organizes national day of programming on China

Event Date

April 16, 2008

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38 venues in the U.S. and Greater China participated in the 2008 CHINA Town Hall

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"CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections" uses webcasts and on-site speakers to give Americans in dozens of cities the opportunity to hear directly from policy-makers and specialists.