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Stilwell, Flying Tigers and Memories of China and the U.S. as Military Allies
As a Japan Studies student, and one interested in East Asia regional relations, I knew that our time in China was going to be a historically
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Citizen of the World
It is however not until you are fully engulfed in the life of the people of China that you begin to gain a more rewarding view of what it means to be
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Wo Shi Meiguoren - I am American
By traveling abroad, our sense of community is strengthened with no Us vs. Them mentality. These are crucial to sustaining humanitarian efforts and
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Digitalizing the Renminbi: How China is Embracing the Future with e-CNY
When China finally entered the world of digital currency, it became the first digital currency to be issued by a major economy. Known by various
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Exploring the Ethnic Groups of China
China may be known for having vast terrain, with borders touching 14 other countries, where geographic climates can range from snowy mountains to
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World Economic Forum Recap
This year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland focused on the theme of “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” From January 16-20, world leaders
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World Cup Wrap-Up
Sports fans all across the world united this December to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Doha, Qatar. For many fans it felt like
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A Taste of China’s Wine Industry
As the world’s leading exporter of goods, China is known for producing millions of products we use every single day, from the clothing we wear to
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Bullet Train, Electronic Bus & Drive for Sustainable Growth
Renewable and sustainable energy system technologies and products are needed to be developed in China and the developing parts of the world,
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Student Spotlight: Eden Wiggins
Through our mission of encouraging dialogue and diverse exchanges between the United States and China, CUSEF offers many opportunities for students
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CUSEF Hosts it's Second Virtual Mandarin Course for Students
After the success of our first Mandarin Course, CUSEF has once again welcomed a new batch of students to join our program. From September 10 to
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Life Best Defined by Experience - China Trip Offers New Outlook
I left China with a level of hope I was not expecting. There was honesty and humility surrounding the discussions about China’s shortcomings. On the
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CUSEF Spring Essay Competition :
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a strong need for international cooperation in many facets; intriguingly, while some have pushed back against
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2019 Harvard Student Delegation - Gaia van der Esch: On the verge of power shifts
Coming and witnessing the incredible development of China with my eyes was thereby a long-awaited opportunity. This trip allowed me to better grasp
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2019 Harvard Student Delegation: Jamie Lockhart
I’m grateful for the opportunity to cap my John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University studies with a visit to China, especially at a
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Peralta Colleges Become the First CUSEF Delegation to Explore Gansu
Towards the end of July, one of our African-American student groups became the first CUSEF student tour to travel to Gansu, spending nine days in the
MoreA delegation of twelve graduate students from three top American universities traveled to China
In December 2018, a delegation of twelve graduate students from three top American universities traveled to China with the China-United States
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From Chinatown to China
“This is unbelievable.” I thought to myself. “I’m…I’m really in China.” The temperature changed from a comfortable seventy in the airplane to a humid
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