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China premier comes to Harvard: Wen Jiabao urges young Americans to 'turn eyes to China'
Capping his first-ever visit to the United States with a talk at Harvard University, Wen Jiabao, premier of the People's Republic of China, drew upon China's rich cultural past and current atmosphere of openness to predict a bright future of development, economic wealth, and democracy.
Outcomes:
To understand China, he told the audience of Harvard students, faculty, staff, and invited dignitaries, "it is necessary to get to know her yesterday, her today, and her tomorrow." Wen's speech, in Burden Hall on the Harvard Business School campus, was simultaneously translated from Mandarin into English.
Contact Info:
Harvard Gazette
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
Office of the President
the Harvard University Asia Center through the Dora and YL Yang Fund
Fairbank Center for East Asian Research
Sponsor(s):
Harvard University
Participants (Types):
Chinese government official, students, college faculty
Exchange Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Continuing:
No
Location:
Harvard University
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