China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program bridges culture and promotes ecological understanding
2024-06-14 17:06:41
Translator and English Editor: Chen Zai
Journalist: Yuan Tiantian, Wu Tianze, Zheng Lili, Yue Cheng
Photographer: Wu Tianze
On June 11, over 40 youth representatives from China and the United States visited Yichang City to learn about the city's ecological protection efforts for the Yangtze River.
Their journey to Yichang was part of the "Yangtze River-Mississippi River" China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program, held in Hubei Province from June 6 to 11. Prior to Yichang, the program made stops in Shiyan City and Wuhan City.
In Yichang, their first stop was the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric project. Here, youth from both countries learned about the dam's roles in flood control, power generation, shipping, and ecological protection. Green Cecile Brown, communications director of Healthy Communities, Environmental Defense Fund, expressed amazement at the dam's economic benefits and flood control functions.
The China-U.S. youth then visited the Chinese Sturgeon Research Institute. Here, they were introduced to the scientific advancements in rare fish breeding. Rosa Elizabeth Gabriel, a student at Northeastern State University, commented that China's expertise in ecological protection was highly instructive.
The youth also embarked on a Yangtze River cruise, where they had the opportunity to experience the traditional Chinese tie-dye craft and enjoy the scenic beauty of the river. Mason Smith, a student at the University of California, Los Angeles, remarked that the openness of the tie-dye creation process was full of surprises and fun.
During their visits to green industries, the youth toured the New Materials Industrial Park of Xingfa Chemical Group. They learned about the company's recent efforts in green transformation and the construction of the Yangtze River ecological corridor.
In order to promote further exchanges, some of the youth were invited to visit the homes of Yichang youth representatives. They had the opportunity to share their experiences in Yichang, Hubei and China.
This exchange event fostered in-depth exchanges and understanding between Chinese and American youth in the fields of ecological protection, culture, and society, through a variety of activities.
Journalist: Yuan Tiantian, Wu Tianze, Zheng Lili, Yue Cheng
Photographer: Wu Tianze
On June 11, over 40 youth representatives from China and the United States visited Yichang City to learn about the city's ecological protection efforts for the Yangtze River.
Their journey to Yichang was part of the "Yangtze River-Mississippi River" China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program, held in Hubei Province from June 6 to 11. Prior to Yichang, the program made stops in Shiyan City and Wuhan City.
In Yichang, their first stop was the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric project. Here, youth from both countries learned about the dam's roles in flood control, power generation, shipping, and ecological protection. Green Cecile Brown, communications director of Healthy Communities, Environmental Defense Fund, expressed amazement at the dam's economic benefits and flood control functions.
The China-U.S. youth then visited the Chinese Sturgeon Research Institute. Here, they were introduced to the scientific advancements in rare fish breeding. Rosa Elizabeth Gabriel, a student at Northeastern State University, commented that China's expertise in ecological protection was highly instructive.
The youth also embarked on a Yangtze River cruise, where they had the opportunity to experience the traditional Chinese tie-dye craft and enjoy the scenic beauty of the river. Mason Smith, a student at the University of California, Los Angeles, remarked that the openness of the tie-dye creation process was full of surprises and fun.
During their visits to green industries, the youth toured the New Materials Industrial Park of Xingfa Chemical Group. They learned about the company's recent efforts in green transformation and the construction of the Yangtze River ecological corridor.
In order to promote further exchanges, some of the youth were invited to visit the homes of Yichang youth representatives. They had the opportunity to share their experiences in Yichang, Hubei and China.
This exchange event fostered in-depth exchanges and understanding between Chinese and American youth in the fields of ecological protection, culture, and society, through a variety of activities.
