Exchange Database
On Board: Travels with the First Lady in China, Beijing
The First Lady traveled to China from March 19-26, 2014. She visited Beijing from March 20-23, Xi’an on March 24, and Chengdu from March 25-26. She invited students and classrooms across the U.S. to follow her trip via "On Board"- a video produced by the White House. During her trip to China, as on previous international trips to Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America, the First Lady Michelle Obama focused on the power and importance of education, both in her own life and in the lives of young people in both countries. She also visited important historical and cultural sites in China, and plans on sharing with students in the US the stories of the students she meets in China, as well as interesting facts about China’s history and culture — emphasizing the importance of students learning from one another globally.
Outcomes:
The first lady and her daughters also visited important historical and cultural sites in China, and plans on sharing with students in the U.S. the stories of the students she meets in China, as well as interesting facts about China’s history and culture — emphasizing the importance of students learning from one another globally. She said, "Companies here in America do business with – and compete with – companies across the globe. With the click of a button, you can connect with kids on every continent, and last year alone, more than 283,000 American high school and college students studied in more than 190 different countries."
Source:
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
culture
diplomatic
Partners:
US government
Participants (Types):
Michelle Obama and her daughters
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 to Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Continuing:
No
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi'an
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