Category: East Asia

[China to US ’15]: “Preparing young political leaders for continued partnership between the US and China”
[China to US ’15]: “Preparing young political leaders for continued partnership between the US and China”
09-29-2015 posted by Acypl

In September, six geographically and politically diverse emerging leaders from China joined us in the US for a 10-day exchange trip that took them to DC, Orlando, FL and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

[US to China ’15] Beth Lewallen: “Exchanges Create A Better World Inside and Outside Our Borders”
[US to China ’15] Beth Lewallen: “Exchanges Create A Better World Inside and Outside Our Borders”
09-02-2015 posted by Acypl
On the popular Chinese social media app WeChat, updates shared with friends are entitled “Moments.”  Like Facebook, the “Moments” capture a snapshot of life in China, the thoughts...
[US to China 2013]: Natalie Joubert: “Reflecting on my ACYPL experience”
[US to China 2013]: Natalie Joubert: “Reflecting on my ACYPL experience”
09-02-2015 posted by Acypl
It’s been two years since I traveled with ACYPL as part of the delegation to China, but the experience remains one of the more remarkable, fascinating journeys of...
[Japan to US ’15]: Continuing a partnership of friendship with Japan
[Japan to US ’15]: Continuing a partnership of friendship with Japan
08-17-2015 posted by Acypl

In late July, six Japanese delegates from diverse political backgrounds journeyed to the US for a ten day trip to DC, North Carolina, and Washington to learn about the US political system and local governance. They also joined alumni and friends at our 19th Annual Alumni Reception in Seattle.

[US to China ’15] Lauren McLean: “Saying Goodbye”
[US to China ’15] Lauren McLean: “Saying Goodbye”
06-29-2015 posted by Acypl
We have said good-bye to Zhou, who over the course of two weeks has become a friend I hope to see again. He showed us his country, joined...
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
06-19-2015 posted by Acypl

In early June, ACYPL hosted 215+ emerging leaders from 44 countries for the spring 2015 Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC. The week-long event included workshops, panel discussions, and professional trainings for all the young professionals.

[US to China ’15]: “Building friendships at home and beyond”
[US to China ’15]: “Building friendships at home and beyond”
06-16-2015 posted by Acypl

In May, 7 American delegates traveled to China to participate in a 14-day exchange that took them to Beijing, Qinghai Province, and Shanghai. While there, they met with local and national officials, toured museums, visited universities, and learned about US-China trade, among many other activities

[US to China ’15] Lauren McLean: “In the Hutongs”
[US to China ’15] Lauren McLean: “In the Hutongs”
05-27-2015 posted by Acypl
I thought I might be alone when hitting the streets at 5 a.m. for a run today. Instead I find them filled with people, children, bikes, scooters and...
[US to Japan ’14]: Journey to the Far East
[US to Japan ’14]: Journey to the Far East
10-06-2014 posted by Acypl

7 American delegates participated in a 14-day exchange to Japan where they met local and prominent political officials around the country. Visiting cities such as Tokyo, Tsukuba and Okayama, the group saw Mount Fuji, met famous Japanese painter Hakubun Fujishima, and visited historical landmarks.

[China to US ’14:] 35th anniversary delegation
[China to US ’14:] 35th anniversary delegation
09-29-2014 posted by Acypl

This year, ACYPL celebrated its 35th anniversary China delegation! After a brief orientation in Washington, DC, the group traveled to Missouri and Colorado to meet with prominent local and political officials, and learn more about the US political landscape. Below, a wrap-up of their time in the US.

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