Xi Calls for More University Exchanges With US to Boost Ties
Xi announced a plan to welcome 50,000 American students to China over the next five years during his trip to San Francisco in November, when he met with his US counterpart President Joe Biden.
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China’s President Xi Jinping has called for more exchanges between Chinese and American universities to boost mutual understanding, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.
Xi said education exchanges will help build ties with the US, adding that he hopes higher-education institutions could strengthen cooperation to cultivate “youth ambassadors” who understand both countries, Xinhua reported Thursday.