Mr. Hao Zhongwei, deputy director general of the American and Oceania Affairs Department met with the youth leaders from The University of Chicago (UChigaco) in Beijing on March 25th.

Deputy Director General Hao introduced the achievements CPAFFC has made in carrying out people-to-people diplomacy, especially in the field of China-U.S. youth exchanges. He also briefed the development of China from history, culture and social aspects. He hoped that the youth leaders of UChigaco could have an in-depth understanding of China through their personal experiences during this trip and keep developing their own expertise, in order to play positive roles in enhancing the China-U.S. bilateral relationship in the future.

Sabreena Croteau, PhD in political sciences from UChicago spoke on behalf of the delegation that this is the first China trip for most delegation members. They have deep interests in China, and would like to enhance their understanding about China in the fields of economic development, urbanization and environmental protection etc. They wish to contribute to promoting the friendly ties between the U.S and China.