Verifies US students’ China visits and Xi Jinping’s reply publicized on September 21 through official announcements and participating universities. Excludes sports results and Cuba sanctions.
American University sent ten students, including an online master's student, on a second annual weeklong China exchange (Future Makers 2026) in September 2026, visiting institutions like Qufu Normal University and Tsinghua University. AU credits the invitation to its Washington location and Chinese partnerships. A September 21 Chinese official statement noted Xi Jinping's reply to students from ten US universities expressing hopes for friendship and cooperation, not a new admissions or funding programme. No application timetable, selection criteria, or funding guarantees have been published for future participants.
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American University’s account of a September China tour links institutional partnerships with access to an immersive experience for an online graduate student.
