Exchange Database

June 15, 2016
The Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China relations and Beijing Normal University announced the second class of U.S.-China Dialogue Young Scholars, which brings together Chinese college students of outstanding academic and personal character to the U.S. for a month of immersion in American public life. The program received over 2,300 applications and accepted less than 1% of applicants, making it one of the world's most selective academic exchanges.
June 7, 2016
The University of Northern Colorado represented U.S. higher education institutions in Beijing, as it continues to bolster its presence in China. Provost Robbyn Wacker was an invited participant of the People to People Exchange's opening ceremony and plenary session. UNC also served as co-organizer of the international conference on education. The exchange addressed culture, education, science and technology, sports, women's issues and health.
June 26, 2016
168 students and 22 chaperones from Congressional Black Caucus districts will travel to China, as part of an Black education initiative sponsored by the China – United States Exchange Foundation and China’s Ministry of Education in collaboration with its partners.
June 30, 2016
China will be one of 27 nations at the U.S.-hosted RIMPAC 2016 (Rim of the Pacific) naval exercise which is held annually. The participation of China’s military in the world's largest international maritime warfare exercise signals to the world that, despite the heightened rhetoric, there remain much-needed opportunities for Washington and Beijing to continue strengthening the bilateral cooperation critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.
May 24, 2016
The China-United States Exchange Foundation organized the second Harvard Kennedy School China Study Group visit where 17 Harvard Kennedy School graduate students were able to visit Beijing, Xi’An and Shanghai. The exchange program partnered the Harvard University Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).
July 10, 2016
The US State and Local Official Delegation 2016 was hosted by the China-United States Exchange Foundation in partnership with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The U.S. delegation team was headed by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Tyler August, in addition to 7 delegates from Florida, Georgia, Texas, Utah, Michigan and Nebraska who had the opportunity to visit Beijing, Kunming and Shanghai. During the visit, the delegates met with various government officials, community leaders, and students.
June 17, 2016
On June 16, 2016, a delegation of the U.S. Department of Energy visited China Resources Power in order to discuss cooperation of CCUS technology and the development of energy-saving and environment protection.
May 19, 2016
The United States and China held an Intersessional Strategic Security Dialogue (SSD) on May 19, 2016, which included candid, constructive discussions between the two sides on strategic security issues – including maritime issues. The dialogue was co-chaired by Deputy Secretary of State Antony J.
June 6, 2016
The United States and China met to reaffirm their national, bilateral, and international commitments to ocean conservation at the eighth U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) in Beijing June 6-7, 2016. The two countries pledged to continue diplomatic, law enforcement, and scientific cooperation to protect the ocean from the threats posed by global climate change, ocean acidification, unsustainable fishing, and marine pollution.
August 4, 2015
Ambassador Tina Kaidanow, Coordinator for Counterterrorism, led a U.S. delegation to Beijing for the U.S.-China Counterterrorism Dialogue. Vice Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs led the Chinese delegation. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to address the shared threat that terrorism poses to both countries and the international community. During the dialogue, the two sides reiterated their opposition to terrorism in all forms and agreed on the importance of promoting peace and prosperity in regions around the world.

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