Exchange Database

First Lady Endorses Study Abroad and Cultural Exchanges During China Visit

On a goodwill tour meant to emphasize the value of education abroad, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to over 100 American and Chinese students, including nine participants of the American Councils’ administered National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, at the Stanford Center at Peking University on Saturday, March 22, 2014.
Outcomes: 
Southern Weekly noted that Ms. Obama’s visit to China marked the first time a United States First Lady has independently visited China in an official capacity in the 35 year history of U.S.-China diplomatic relations.
Contact Info: 
1828 L Street N.W., Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20036 Tel: 202-833-7522 Fax: 202-833-7523 info@americancouncils.org
Source: 

American Councils 

http://www.americancouncils.org/news/first-lady-endorses-study-abroad-and-cultural-exchanges-during-china-visit

 

 

Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
culture
education/science
Partners: 
White House
Stanford Center
Peking University
American Councils
Sponsor(s): 
White House
Participants (Types): 
First Lady Michelle Obama, students
Number of Participants: 
Over 100 American and Chinese students
Exchange Date: 
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Location: 
Peking University
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