The delegation visited Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai, participating in substantive meetings to achieve a better understanding of China’s global engagement as well as the opportunities and challenges the nation has on the world stage. Through discussions with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Affairs Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), in addition to regional organizations and businesses such as the Sichuan Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, and NIO Shanghai, the students gained greater awareness of the ways in which China collaborates with foreign nations and received a first-hand experience of the unique economic and global state of affairs China finds itself in today. Alongside visits with government officials and international businesses, the delegation explored Mutianyu Great Wall, took a river cruise on Huangpu River, and visited the giant pandas at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center.
Students from Harvard Kennedy School engage in discussion with Gao Jian, Deputy Director General of International Affairs Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, in May 2019.
In May 2019, the Harvard Kennedy School students visit the Great Wall in Beijing.
The Harvard Kennedy School students visit NIO in May 2019.
Executive Director of CUSEF, Mr. Audie Wong, hosted a farewell dinner for the Harvard students in Shanghai in May 2019.
In May 2019, Harvard Kennedy School students visit the Lost Heaven in Shanghai, which is the former U.S. Embassy in China.
