Xi Jinping issues an exchange invitation of “100,000 in 5 years” to American youth

At the welcome ceremony at the White House, President Xi Jinping said that over the next five years, China will invite 100,000 American youths to visit China for exchanges and study. This statement was made during his state visit to the United States on September 24, continuing the "50,000 in 5 years" initiative proposed in 2023. The report noted that after the "50,000 in 5 years" initiative was proposed, it received an enthusiastic response from all sectors in China and the United States, and the target has already been achieved ahead of schedule, with more than 50,000 youths from all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. traveling to China one after another for exchanges. Many participants have deepened their understanding of Chinese society and culture through classes, homestays, and field visits. The article also quoted views from friends of ChinaU.S. friendship and people in the education sector, saying that youth exchanges help enhance mutual understanding between the two countries and provide a broader peopletopeople foundation for the future development of relations. The report emphasized that the foundation of ChinaU.S. relations lies among the people, and the future depends on the youth.