SERIES: Pengyous of Beijing
Posted onProject Pengyou interns, Tammy Tian and Mi-Yeon Park collect slices of life from Pengyous in Beijing in this tenth installment of the Humans of New York-inspired photo in series.
Project Pengyou Alumni on the Move
Posted onNow that the Project Pengyou Leadership Fellows Program is in its second year, several of our inaugural Fellows have graduated. We had a call last week to catch up with everyone and hear about their careers and recent adventures in China and abroad.
Pay it Forward in the Year of the Monkey!
Posted onFrom February 8-14, Pengyous will visit local schools that have limited access to Chinese language and culture and share their knowledge with them.
New Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-Wen, Seeks Peaceful Cross-Straits Relations.
Posted onNewly elected Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-Wen: ““I want to emphasize that both sides of the strait have a responsibility to find mutually acceptable means of interaction that are based on dignity and reciprocity,”
Project Pengyou Chapters Kick Off 2016
Posted onThe Project Pengyou Leadership Network kicked off 2016 with our first national call of the year connecting Project Pengyou Chapter leaders from coast to coast.
Lunar New Year an Official Holiday in New York!
Posted onNew York City will have a day off to observe the Lunar New Year, the most important cultural holiday for many Asian American families.
Exciting Relaunch of the Freeman-ASIA Award Program!
Posted onTeam Pengyou is thrilled to share with everyone that after a short hiatus, the Freeman-ASIA Program is now accepting applications! For students who are looking for ways to finance studying abroad in China, the Freeman Asia Award is a great opportunity to pursue. The application for the scholarships, which will be available for summer, semester, and year-long programs, will be available starting Feb. 1st. Read on below for more details!
Memorable Moments in US-China Relations from 2015
Posted onTo ring in the new year, we’ve put together a short list of moments we found most memorable in 2015 to reflect on important US-China developments and think about how to build on that progress in the future!
Apply by Jan. 31st to Build Your Own Exchange Program with the Global Student Initiative!
Posted onAttention American students in Beijing: we have an exciting opportunity to share with you! Global Student Initiative’s Leadership Exchange Program is accepting applications until January 31st. Read on for more information about the Global Student Initiative Leadership Exchange and how you can apply.