Hey there! Did you know that over 14,000 American kids and teens traveled all the way to China this year? 😲 That’s a lot of passports and plane rides! ✈️ But why did they go?
It all started when China’s President, Mr. Xi Jinping, announced that China wants to invite 50,000 young Americans to visit over the next five years. That’s like filling up a whole stadium with kids eager to explore China! 🏟️
The program is called the Young Envoys Scholarship or YES for short. 📚 It’s a cool way for American and Chinese kids to meet, make friends, and learn about each other’s cultures. Think of it like a giant international friendship club! 🤝
Ambassador Xie Feng said that this program is helping build bridges between the two countries. 🌉 He believes that when young people like you get to know each other, it makes the world a better place. 🌍❤️
At a special event in Washington, D.C., over 300 people came together to celebrate. Teachers, students, and friends shared stories about their adventures in China. They talked about the yummy food 🍜, the amazing places 🏯, and the awesome friends they made along the way.
The ambassador encouraged all kids to keep exploring and learning. He said that the future is in your hands, and together, we can make sure that the friendship between China and the U.S. stays strong! 💪
So, who knows? Maybe someday you’ll get to be part of the YES program and have your own exciting journey to China! Wouldn’t that be amazing? 🎒✨
Reference(s):
Ambassador Xie: About 14,000 young Americans visited China in 2024
cgtn.com
