Insight Report: One Year into China’s 50,000 Students Initiative

In November 2023, during the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an ambitious initiative to host 50,000 US students for study and exchange programs in China over the next five years. A year later, our new AmCham China Insight Report evaluates the initiative’s first year of progress, examining enrollment trends, logistical challenges, and recommendations for fostering stronger educational and cultural ties between the US and China.