Wang Lijuan, a Chinese student from Washington University in St. Louis, faces more challenges than just the language and intensive courses during his first year of study abroad.
A strong partnership of the United States and China will benefit both countries and the entire Asia-Pacific region, said US Ambassador to China Gary Locke on Saturday, calling for a way that the two countries can co-exist and cooperate without unhealthy competition or conflict.
The 2012 EWC/EWCA International Conference opened on Saturday at the Yingjie Exchange Center at Peking University.
A group of scholars, officials, educators and business leaders from more than 20 areas all over Asia, the Pacific and the US will gather at Peking University in Beijing Sept 1 to 3 for an East-West Center international conference on the theme of "Community Building and Leadership in Asia Pacific."
The EWC and EWC Alumni Association will recognize six outstanding alumni and two alumni chapters for their exceptional accomplishments and service at the EWC/EWCA International Conference.