National Chinese Language Conference 2024: Student Exchanges and School Partnerships Post-Pandemic

Silicon Valley, May 2, 2024 – Asia Society Northern California and Asia Society Education co-host the 17th National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC)! NCLC provides a high–profile platform for sharing new ideas and best practices in the fields of Chinese language teaching and learning, Chinese arts and culture, and international education exchange. The theme of this year's conference is “Mandarin Education in a Transformative Era” with a special focus on reimagining education with the emergence of A.I.

Chris Livaccari, Head of School at Presidio Knolls School, moderates this discussion. Featured panelists include Katharine Carruthers, Director of the Centre for Chinese Language Education at the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London; Shenzhan Liao, Senior Vice President of Education at China Institute in America; Wenting Wang, Director of Academics at Yu Ming Charter School; and Jie Zhang, Executive Director of The Chinese Language Teachers Association and Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma.

The panelists look back toward the “golden age” of the U.S.-China relations - 2012, which was the peak time for the U.S.-China education exchange. Since then, the number of international students to China has declined significantly due to the pandemic and geopolitical tensions. The panelists encourage the continued facilitation of exchange trips to China, to encourage students to practice Chinese language, engagement with a global service learning, and further international student enrollment in higher education. Despite persisting geopolitical challenges, positive experiences of exchange can contribute to bridge-building between the U.S. and China.

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