Muscatine High Students Thank Xi Jinping After Historic China Exchange 🎒✈️
It's not every day that high school students get to embark on a life-changing journey across the globe. But for over 20 students from Muscatine High School in Iowa, this dream became a reality! 🌏✨
In January, these lucky students visited China, thanks to a new exchange program announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his November 2023 visit to the U.S. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 Xi revealed an exciting plan to bring 50,000 American youths to China over the next five years for exchange and study. Talk about building bridges! 🧱🌉
Sarah Lande, a longtime friend of President Xi in Iowa, expressed her hope that Muscatine High students could be part of this groundbreaking program. With Xi's support, her wish came true, making these students the very first group of Americans to join the initiative. 🎉
On Monday, February 26, the students shared their heartfelt gratitude to President Xi through the China Media Group (CMG). They couldn't stop raving about the unforgettable experiences, new friendships, and eye-opening cultural exchanges they had in China. 👫🥟🀄
This journey wasn't just about sightseeing; it was about connecting cultures and embracing global citizenship. The students returned home with new perspectives and stories they'll tell for years to come. 📖🌠
Who knows? Maybe this is just the beginning of many more adventures for the youth of Muscatine and beyond. After all, the world's a big place, and there's so much to explore! 🚀🌎
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Muscatine High School students show gratitude to Chinese President
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