During his state visit to the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will invite 100,000 American youth to China for exchange and study programs over the next five years.
Key points
- The new initiative expands upon a previous goal set in San Francisco in 2023 to invite 50,000 American youth, which achieved its target ahead of schedule.
- US-China Aviation Heritage Foundation Chairman Jeffrey Green praised the initiative and highlighted the historical significance of the World War II Flying Tigers alliance.
- Green noted that the US-China Aviation Heritage Foundation has worked to foster youth exchanges through programs like the Flying Tigers Friendship Schools and Youth Leadership Initiative.
Why it matters
This announcement reinforces bilateral people-to-people exchanges and youth engagement between the United States and China, aiming to build long-term foundational ties.
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