New initiative launched to support Americans to study in China
Updated: 2014-12-18 17:35
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||
Guests hold a scroll reading "Zhi Xing China Perfect World" at the launching ceremony of the new fellowship initiative in Washington, on Dec 17, 2014. [Photo/news.cn] |
WASHINGTON - China and the United States launched a new fellowship initiative on Wednesday to support mid-career American professionals to study in China.
The initiative, known as Zhi-Xing China-Perfect World U.S.-China Young Leaders Fellowships, aims to sponsor 15 to 20 American professionals who are interested in Chinese culture and China-related work to visit and study in China every year through 2024.
During their stay in China, fellows are expected to gain deeper understanding of China and U.S.-China bilateral relations through meetings, visits and cultural activities.
The initiative is one of the latest additions to the programs under the U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE), which aims to strengthen ties between Chinese and U.S. citizens in areas including education, culture and science.
"Under the CPE framework, nearly 200 robust outcomes and deliverbles have been implemented over the past five years," said Chinese Vice Education Minister Hao Ping, who is also the CPE China Coordinator.
One of the best ways to invest in next generation of leaders is to develop language and cultural skills through study abroad, said Carola McGiffert, President of the 100,000 Strong Foundation, one of the partners of the initiative.
She added that the U.S. could do more to make sure young Americans have the cultural understanding and China skills to compete, collaborate and succeed in a world where China plays a huge and growing role.
Perfect World, a leading Chinese online game developer and operator, has pledged to make a contribution to support the fellowship through the next decade.
Given the importance of the bilateral ties, both public and private sectors of the two countries, the cultural industry in particular, should show greater support to U.S.-China people-to-people exchange, said Robert Xiao, Perfect World CEO.
"I believe such efforts will foster fresh ideas, deeper understanding, and new ways of cooperation between us," said Xiao, adding that the new initiative is an important extension of exchanges between U.S.-Chinese younger generations.
The initiative is implemented by the China Education Association for International Exchange, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Humpty Dumpty Institute, the 100 K Strong Foundation and Perfect World Co., Ltd.
- Putin says Russian economy will rebound
- S.Korea won't conduct F-35 fighter maintenance in Japan
- India launches unmanned crew module into outer space with heaviest rocket
- Two missing after Chinese ship grounded near Oki islands
- Two people missing after China fishing boat grounded near Japan's Shimane
- 2014 marked by peaceful transfer of power in Afghanistan
- Houston firm to build cleaner-energy model for China power plants
- JCCT in Chicago
- Across Canada Dec 18
- China's 10 major economic policies in 2014
- Beeper collector brings back the vintage digital age
- 10 bad behaviors of Chinese drivers
- Yearender: Honors achieved in 2014
- Surprising techniques to relieve stress
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
China's Xi receives highest rating among world leaders |
Beijing wins central approval for new international airport |
Relocated parents face hard lessons |
SCO urged to cut trade barriers |
HK chief calls for respect of law as protests end |
High-end club hidden in Beijing's historic site |
Today's Top News
China urges US to correct itself after WTO case win
Venezuela could seek China's help as oil drops
China, Chile seek enhanced trade, investment
'Made in China' helps Brazilian consumers
LatAm-China ties key to turnaround
New dynamic for US, Cuba
Oil's fall 'huge gift' for China: expert
China, US to act on food issues
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |