The China U.S. Peoples Friendship Association is our counterpart in China. Formed from the Chinese Peoples Friendship Association with Foreign Countries, it is a link for information and a means of our reaching out to our friends in China.

The Teach for Friendship Foundation. Teach for Friendship Foundation (TFF) was created in 2002 in response to requests from many Chinese educational institutions for native English speakers to help strengthen their programs and to help build bridges of friendship between China and the United States. It is a non-profit organization specifically designed to provide an opportunity for Americans to make friends in China by sharing their knowledge of America, American English, life experience and other subjects of interest.

www.china.nafsa.org/ This site is intended for people from China who have been admitted to a college or university in the United States. People who have been admitted to a U.S. school can use this site before leaving China to help assure they do everything possible to benefit from their travel and study experience. They can also refer to the site after arriving in the United States to help them achieve their objectives and avoid problems.

Voyage of the Dragon King In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic with three small ships and less than a hundred men ...In 1405, a Chinese Admiral named Zheng He sailed twice as far as Columbus with several hundred ships and twenty eight thousand men !

Born of War is ... based on a true story of lifelong friendship between American GIs and their new Chinese friends who live in Kunming, near the 14th Army Air Corps base, aka The Flying Tigers.

Language & Culture

Also from PBS, CHINA IN THE RED: It is a nation struggling to redefine itself. This is the story of the human face, and human costs, of the transformation ‹ and of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.

Resources in China

Hong Kong Government Center - Text files of information about HK Government.

TEDA Online - The Tianjin Economic Development Area.

Beijing China - The current news from Beijing.

Background information on the Yellow River

Travel to China

Beijing Olympics 2008 - The Home page of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China.

Expo 2010 in Shanghai China - Shanghai is now hosting the 2010 World's Fair.

China Travel Cruises information: China-cruise.com offers China Travel Cruise information, including China Cruise lines, ships, timetables.

Newspapers and Publications

China Daily - Largest English language newpaper in China.

Peoples Daily Online - A strong resource for news in China.

Teaching In China

Teach English in Liaoning Province, China introduces teaching opportunities for American teachers at several universities in Liaoning, China (Shenayng, Dalian, Benxi, Yingkou...) We provide a continuous opportunity for teachers interested in a temporary experience in China, all expenses covered: international flight, visa and work permit, accommodation and a standard contract as approved by the national government of China.

Another resource for teaching in China is the Amity Foundation.

China Center, Universityof Minnesota, 290 Humphrey Center, 301 - 19th Ave., South, Minneapolis, MN 55455; e-mail: chinactr@umn.edu; www.chinacenter.umn.edu; fax 612-625-0045

Around China Cultural Exchange. A Chicago-based recruiting firm helping native English speakers finding teaching positions in China that can match applicants and individual needs.

Information and Resources

Sister Cities - Sister Cities International home page.

China Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) Our counterpart in China.

The Asia Society - The Asia Society is America's leading institution dedicated to fostering under-standing of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific.

The Council on Foreign Relations - A center for the study and practice of International Affairs and U.S. Foreign Policy

China Institute - promotes the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture and heritage, and provides the cultural and historical context for understanding China today.

National Committee on US China Relations - Established in 1966 by a broad coalition of scholars and civic, religious, and business leaders. It encourages understanding of China and the United States between citizens of both countries.

Asian Cultural Council - a foundation supporting cultural exchange in the visual and performing arts between the United States and the countries of Asia, is an affiliate of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Asia - KC Link - A link to the Kansas City Asian-American Community.

Committee of 100 - composed of American citizens of Chinese descent who pool their strengths and experience to address important issues concerning the Chinese-American community, as well as issues affecting U.S.-China relations.

National Bureau of Asian Research - conducts advanced research on policy-relevant issues in Asia. It also serves as the global clearinghouse for Asia research conducted by specialists and institutions worldwide.

Program for International Studies in Asia - aims to build a community of scholars, officials, policy analysts, and informed citizens who can conduct an informed dialogue on the central issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. China Business Council - engaged in trade and investment in the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1973, the Council serves more than 250 corporate members through offices in Washington, DC, Beijing and Shanghai.

Bridge to Asia This is described as an Information-Transfer Station (ITS) for crucial information exchange between groups in the East and West.

China Internet Information Center -

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