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100,000 Strong China
Citing the strategic importance of the U.S.-China relationship, in November 2009, President Barack Obama announced the “100,000 Strong” initiative, a national effort designed to increase dramatically the number and diversify the composition of American students studying in China.
Outcomes:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially launched the initiative in May 2010 in Beijing. The Chinese government strongly supports the initiative and has already committed 10,000 “Bridge Scholarships” for American students to study in China. The 100,000 Strong Initiative has transitioned into an independent, non-profit organization external to the State Department.
Contact Info:
U.S. Department of State
Source:
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
U.S. Government
School of International Service at American University
Project Pengyou
Sponsor(s):
U.S. Government
Participants (Types):
Students
Number of Participants:
100,000
Exchange Date:
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Continuing:
No
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Level of Government:
national
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