GlobalThe China Center works to build the bridge of understanding, friendship, exchange, and cooperation between the U.S. and Greater China.
To fulfill this mission, the China Center draws on the strengths of the University of Minnesota and partners with public and private organizations in Minnesota and the U.S. to promote relations with the Greater China by:
- Facilitating educational exchange, collaborative research, and teaching and training activities
- Fostering an understanding of history, cultures, and values
- Serving as a catalyst and resource for the promotion of economic, governmental, and civic pursuits
- Increasing mutual interest and understanding
15 scholarships awarded in 2023-24
6 Considering China webinars hosted with 450+ attendees
7 student teams competed in the China Bridge Challenge
China Center News
China Bridge Challenge winners encourage information sharing between cities
The team of six students, three from the University of Minnesota and three from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, proposed the U.S.-China Story Map as a way for cities in China and the U.S. to learn from each other as they pursue sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
Cross-cultural teams propose solutions to addressing climate change
Undergraduates proposed their ideas as part of the China Center's fourth annual China Bridge Challenge.
China Center awards 2024 visiting scholar fellowship
Dr. Juanjuan Wu will sponsor a professor from Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences for collaborative research in Chinese fashion.