China Invites 50,000 U.S. Youths for Cultural Exchanges

In late 2023, China announced a program aimed at inviting 50,000 American youths to China over the next five years for exchanges and study. By September 2026, China had already hosted more than 50,000 young Americans, achieving the five-year target set in 2023.

These U.S. visitors came from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and engaged in activities across China's 31 provincial-level regions, as well as in the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. The exchanges included diverse experiences such as language learning, summer and winter camps, sports competitions, and academic studies for credits or degrees.

These interactions have helped bridge information gaps, strengthen goodwill, and contribute to stable, healthy, and sustainable bilateral ties between China and the United States. Through these exchanges, young people from both nations have deepened mutual understanding and built lasting friendships, marking a new chapter in people-to-people exchanges.