Since the normalization of relations over four decades ago, U.S.-China relations have evolved dramatically, with increased interaction in fields such as education, culture, trade, and politics. As each country grapples with how to manage the relationship, each must cultivate and train new representatives for this responsibility. Effective stewardship requires a foundation of knowledge and understanding of each other’s language, history, and culture. As U.S. interests in Asia have grown, initiatives encouraging study abroad and people-to-people exchange with China have proliferated.... read more
