A group of American students is fostering cultural exchange and building friendships with Chinese peers at a summer camp in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province.
The 2024 China-America Summer Camp in Wuxi will bring together 46 students from seven U.S. states and 48 Chinese students for a ten-day immersion program. The students will participate in activities, including cultural exchanges, academic visits and community service.
"I really enjoy coming here and participating in many different activities. I really love China," said Aurelia Niamh Thompson, an American student.
"I am happy to participate in this summer camp, which allows me to exchange Chinese and American cultures with our American friends. I can show them China's history and culture and improve my English," said Fu Xinwang, a Chinese student.
The visiting American students have been studying Chinese for over five years and have a deep interest in Chinese culture.
"I think Wuxi is very beautiful. I have been studying Chinese for many years, and I wanted to come to China to communicate with others and learn more Chinese," said Katherine Emma Nichols, one of American students.
In the coming days, all students will visit Yixing Bamboo Forest, Three Kingdoms Film and Television City, and Huishan Ancient Town.
They will also immerse in activities including pottery making, Chinese Kung Fu, and various sports, experiencing the charm of Chinese traditional culture.
"Wuxi has been a hub for international exchanges in recent years and it is a city that beautifully combines traditional and modern culture. We hope that during camp, Chinese and American children will not be divided by nationality, but will work together to face life's challenges," said Wang Weilian, secretary general of a public welfare promotion center in Shanghai.
Summer camp in Wuxi fosters exchanges between Chinese, U.S. students
