Recently, TBC participated in the Education Committee kick-off meeting hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China). The meeting focused on enhancing dialogue about education initiatives between the U.S. and China, bridging educational institutions from both countries, and uncovering potential collaborative opportunities with the business sector.
Participants share and discuss hot topics in education
The meeting brought together esteemed leaders from various educational fields, including higher education, K-12 education, and the business sector. The dialogue centered on sharing innovative educational approaches, fostering cross-cultural communication models, and devising strategies to strengthen educational ties between the two nations. Discussions also delved into the latest trends and anticipated challenges within the education sector, sparking a wealth of ideas for future partnerships and emphasizing education’s critical role in the global arena.
Participants of the Education Committee kick-off meeting
As a bridge between Chinese and Western cultures, TBC is dedicated to strengthening cultural and educational exchanges between China and the U.S. Looking forward, TBC is excited to explore further innovations and partnerships in the educational domain, striving to contribute to the positive evolution of Sino-American cultural and educational exchanges.
Group Photo at the end
By Fiona Fu, TBC Media and Communications Intern
This is the first American edition of Anderson’s fascinating account of Britain’s first diplomatic mission to China in 1792. By the end of the eighteenth century the East India Company had been trading with Chinese merchants for two hundred years, but in a strictly limited way.
At the dawn of the Age of Enlightenment, as the 18th century drew to a close, the Western world was eager for knowledge—driven by a philosophical movement that championed reason and science. King Louis XV of France asked for the advice of his trusted Minister of State, Henri Bertin, about how to reform the spirit of the nation, after giving it some thought, Bertin famously responded, “Sire, to inoculate the French with the Chinese spirit.”