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Project Pengyou serves the global community of
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Strong Initiative. Set up and operated without
government funding, we are a prominent model of
the public-private partnerships supporting the
100,000 Strong Initiative. Through this important
and dynamic community, we seek to catalyze and
carry forward the long-term goals of
strengthening people-to-people relations between
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in China are our most crucial and valuable asset
in managing US-China ties
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and should - play a major role in pioneering a
robust & mutually beneficial relationship between
our two nations
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CATERING SPONSOR: CULINARY CAPERS .................... 16!
THE 100,000 STRONG INITIATIVE .................................... 18!
BOOEY LEHOO ARTS WEEK & CONCERT ....................... 19!
FEATURED EXCHANGE PROGRAMS ............................... 20!
CORE TEAM PROFILES .................................................... 27!
ABOUT GOLDEN BRIDGES............................................... 29!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES..................................... 31!
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Dear Friends,
Tonight is the start of something big.
This evening, we gather in Beijing to launch Project Pengyou
- a global alumni community of Americans who have lived
and studied in China.
We are no ordinary community. We are pioneers. Each one
of us took a life-changing journey across thousands of miles:
to seek adventure; to push our boundaries; to thrive in a
challenging environment, and to be at the frontlines of the
US-China relationship. Project Pengyou celebrates and
supports this important group of people. We are the
stewards of this extraordinary relationship.
Tonight, our Guest of Honor, U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke
will address the American alumni community as essential
partners in the missions of Project Pengyou and the 100,000
Strong Initiative. Our program will also feature a select group
of speakers who will share their amazing US-China stories.
This is just the beginning. Join us.
WELCOME
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GUEST OF HONOR
Gary Locke assumed duty on August 13, 2011 as the 10th
US Ambassador to the Peopleâs Republic of China.
Previously, Ambassador Locke served as the Secretary of
Commerce where he helped implement President Obama's
ambitious agenda to turn around the economy and put
people back to work. As the administrationâs point person for
achieving the Presidentâs National Export Initiative, he
presided over a 17 percent increase in exports from 2009 to
2010, while exports to China saw a 32 percent increase.
Before his appointment to the Presidentâs Cabinet,
Ambassador Locke served two terms as Governor of
Washington, the nationâs most trade-dependent state. He
expanded the sale of Washington products and services by
leading 10 productive trade missions to Asia, Mexico and
Europe. During the eight years of the Locke administration,
Washington State gained 280,000 jobs despite two national
recessions.
As both Governor and Commerce Secretary, Lockeâs
innovations in government efficiency, customer focus, and
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priority based budgeting, as well as successful and under-
budget management of high risk initiatives, have won him
acclaim by nationally recognized authors and organizations,
including Harvardâs Kennedy School of Government.
Along with his longstanding commitment to public service,
Ambassador Locke has extensive experience working with
China. As Secretary of Commerce, he co-chaired two
sessions of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce
and Trade that resulted in important changes to Chinese
trade policy, helping to level the playing field for U.S.
businesses exporting to and operating in China. As Governor
of Washington, he successfully strengthened economic ties
between China and Washington State, more than doubling
the state's exports to China to over $5 billion per year. As a
partner in the Seattle office of the international law firm, Davis
Wright Tremaine LLP, he co-chaired the firm's China
practice.
Ambassador Locke is the first Chinese-American to serve as
Ambassador to China, as Secretary of Commerce and as
Governor. His grandfather emigrated from China to
Washington State, initially finding employment as a servant,
working in exchange for English lessons. His father, also born
in China, was a small business owner, operating a grocery
store where Ambassador Locke worked while receiving his
education from Seattle's public school system.
Ambassador Locke earned a bachelor's degree in political
science from Yale University and a law degree from Boston
University. He is married to Mona Lee Locke and they have
three children together: Emily, Dylan, and Madeline.
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Holly Chang is a Chinese-American social entrepreneur, and the
founder of Project Pengyou. In 2007, she invested her life savings
to establish the Golden Bridges Foundation to promote mutual
understanding between China and the US through charitable
projects.
Over the past four years, Holly has served over 100 nonprofit
organizations in China as a cross-cultural program accelerator
and capacity builder, playing a vital role in projects including the
China Youth Delegation to the UN Climate Conference in
Copenhagen, the launch of the China Foundation Center, and the
Great Green Initiative facilitating 300 simultaneous climate youth
events across China on 10/10/10.
Previously, Holly was a plant engineer at United Parcel Service,
working on fast-tracked projects budgeted over US$1b. Holly
entered college at the age of 16 and received a BS Civil
Engineering and BS Psychology from the University of Kentucky
and an MBA with focus on the China market from Bellarmine
University.
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John Fitzgerald is the Country Representative of the Ford
Foundation's office in Beijing. He is charged with developing the
overall strategy and direction of the foundation's work in China,
which emphasizes opportunities for poor and marginal
communities to participate fully and equally in China's
development. His individual grant making focuses on U.S.-China
relations and civil society issues, aiming to build new-generation
US-China expertise, and to support Chinese institutions in
strengthening domestic infrastructure for the lawful development
of civil society.
Prior to his current position, John was Director of the International
Center of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies at the Australian
National University in Canberra. He served as a member of the
Australia-China Council of the Australian Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, and as chairman of the Committee for National
and International Cooperation of the Australian Research Council.
He also served as president of the Chinese Studies Association of
Australia.
John is the author of several China-related books, including The
Big White Lie: Chinese Australians in White Australia (2007) and
Awakening China: Politics, Culture and Class in the Nationalist
Revolution (1998).
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As the Nanjing-based American Co-Director of Hopkins-Nanjing
Center, Jason is responsible for the management of the Centerâs
affairs along with the Chinese Co-Director, as well as the
administration of the recently established masterâs program, the
first Sino-U.S. M.A. degree accredited in both countries.
Professor Patent received his B.A. in East Asian studies from
Harvard University in 1990, an M.A. in East Asian studies from
Stanford University in 1994 and a Ph.D. in linguistics from the
University of California, Berkeley in 2003.
Jasonâs 20-plus years of China-related experience began after
college when he first taught English in the far northeast industrial
city of Qiqihar. Since that time, his work has spanned the
education, nonprofit and business sectors. He later lived in
Guangzhou, Chengdu and Beijingâwhere in 2004, he became
the inaugural director of Stanford Universityâs Overseas Studies
Program based at Peking University. While with the Stanford
program, he also taught courses on language and culture and
conducted scholarly research. In 2007, Jason transitioned to the
private sector, where he worked as a management consultant for
Gap International. Prior to joining the Hopkins-Nanjing Center,
Jason most recently served as VP of communications and
marketing for Orchestrall, Inc., a Philadelphia-based China market
entry company.
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Loretta Evans was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Media,
Pennsylvania. She completed a MS degree in Executive
Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. She has
been in Beijing for over six years working in geophysics dealing
with near surface modeling and began a start up company to
develop a new infrastructure for the Oil and Gas industry in 2010.
Loretta spent many years working in Engineering, Project
Management, Information Technology, Sales and Marketing at
Amtrak (the National Railroad Passenger Corporation) and the
telecommunications giant, Verizon, until 2003. She then started a
new life in China where she taught Software Engineering and Data
and Computer Communications at SooChow University and was
the director of international marketing for a Chinese
telecommunications company (in Suzhou).
After leaving Penn, Loretta graduated from The George
Washington University in 2003 with a Doctor of Science degree in
Engineering Management and a minor in International Science
and Technology Policy from the Elliott School. Loretta continues
to publish and present papers in her field of Engineering
Management at international conferences and around China.
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Chris Cooper is a Principal in the Silicon Valley office of Deloitte &
Touche, working in the transaction services M&A team and he is
also one of the firmâs leaders of their China Services Group
specializing in Private Equity and TMT deals. Over the past 22
years, Chris has worked on a variety of business and financial
advisory projects with an emphasis on China inbound investment
and TMT, including telecoms, software and internet deals. Chris
has advised, and in most cases led, hundreds of M&A diligence
transactions of all sizes.
In 1994, Chris relocated to China where he assisted various
multinational companies in developing their China investment
strategy. Chris also returned to Beijing in 2005 to focus on PE
and U.S. inbound investment. Chris has deep experience in
various aspects of doing business and M&A in China. Chris leads
our annual China/HK PE Confidence Survey and he is very close
to the PE and VC community in China and in the Bay Area. In
2010 Chris Cooper joined the board of directors of the Golden
Bridges Foundation.
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Calvin is a cofounder of Transist (www.transi.st), a Shanghai
based startup accelerator operating at the intersection between
technology and social impact. He was previously founder and
CEO of Qifang, China's first online student loan service and the
first Chinese company recognized by the WEF as a Technology
Pioneer. He has previously worked in entrepreneurial and
leadership roles in education, banking and technology startups in
New York, Silicon Valley and Shanghai.
Calvin serves as an investor, advisor, lecturer and mentor to
students, entrepreneurs and startups on strategy, fundraising and
social responsibility, social innovation and social entrepreneurship.
He is a Social Innovation Park Fellow, was named 2009 Chinese
Business Leader of the Year by Horasis and Baker & McKenzie
and one of Fast Company magazine's 100 Most Creative People
In Business for 2011. Calvin is a World Economic Forum Young
Global Leader and serves on its Global Agenda Council on Social
Innovation. He has an MBA from TRIUM (NYU, LSE, HEC Paris), a
B.A. from Yale University and has also studied social
entrepreneurship, global leadership and other management and
policy subjects at Harvard University Kennedy School of
Government and INSEAD.
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Evan Osnos is an award-winning journalist, currently serving as
the China Correspondent at The New Yorker magazine. He has
lived in Beijing since 2005 and profiled many of Chinaâs leading
cultural figures. Some of his other pieces have chronicled young
Chinese neo-conservatives, the ups and downs of tycoons, and
the inner workings of the media. Previously, he worked as the
Beijing bureau chief of the Chicago Tribune, where he contributed
to a series that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for investigative
reporting.
Evan has received the Asia Societyâs Osborn Elliott Prize for
Excellence in Journalism on Asia, and prizes from the Overseas
Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists, and
elsewhere. He has worked as a correspondent for âFrontline,â the
public-television series. Evan was born in London and educated
at Harvard University. Before his appointment in China, he worked
in the Middle East, reporting mostly from Iraq.
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Kaiser Kuo is director of international communications for Baidu, ,
Chinaâs leading search engine. He is best known as a writer, rock
musician, and commentator on technology, society, and politics.
Kaiser spent two years as China bureau chief for the tech
business magazine Red Herring. In January 2007, he took a
position as director of digital strategist for Ogilvy China. Prior to
joining Baidu, Kaiser served as consultant for international
business and media relations for Youku.com.
A 15-year resident of Beijing, Kaiser was co-founder of Chinaâs
first and most successful heavy metal band, Tang Dynasty, and
remains active in the Chinese music scene as lead guitarist of
Mandarin metal band Chunqiu (Spring & Autumn). Kaiser hosts
the popular Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs
in China. He is a frequent guest on CCTVâs Dialogue, and speaks
frequently on topics related to the Chinese Internet. From 2001 to
2011, he wrote a monthly column in Beijingâs premiere English-
language magazine, The Beijinger. An anthology of columns titled
Ich Bin Ein Beijinger was published in June 2009. He has been
twice named one of the global top 100 Twitter users by Foreign
Policy magazine.
Kaiser received a BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley (1988),
and an MA in East Asian Studies from the University of Arizona
(1992). He lives in Beijing with his wife and two young children.
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on Fridays and Saturdays.
Zhengyici also provides a historic
and unique venue for special events.
During the Ming Dynasty, Zhengyici was used as a temple to pay
worship to the Buddhist god of fortune. In 1667 Zhejiang
investors decided to convert the temple into a guildhall for
important town gatherings. In 1712, Zhengyiciâs facilities were
expanded to include a theatre and great hall, a back chamber and
also an extended corridor. Zhengyici was subsequently utilized for
large spring and autumn gatherings, to pray for blessings, and
give offerings to the gods in the form of festive food, drink and
musical performances.
Zhengyici is Chinaâs first and only wholly intact wooden structure
theatre. As such, the Zhengyici is a State-protected cultural relic.
Zhengyici was restored from disrepair in 1998 to its current form,
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Culinary Capers Beijing is an award-winning world-class catering
services provider. No event is too big and no detail is too small for
the talented professionals at Culinary Capers. Their signature
style and delicious cutting-edge cuisine truly set them apart
locally, while their experience enables them to consistently deliver
world-class catered events time and time again.
http://www.culinarycapersbeijing.com/
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Project Pengyou is building the alumni network of the 100,000
Strong Initiative.
Citing the strategic importance of the U.S.-China relationship,
President Barack Obama announced the â100,000 Strongâ
initiative in November 2009 to dramatically increase the number of
American students studying in China. This national effort seeks to
prepare the next generation of American experts on China who
will be charged with managing the growing political, economic
and cultural ties between the United States and China. The
initiative also seeks to increase opportunities and funding sources
for underrepresented students to study in China.
The â100,000 Strongâ Initiative is a public-private partnership,
relying fully on private sector philanthropic support to direct funds
to existing U.S.-China exchange programs that are in the process
of expanding their programs. The Chinese government has
shown full support for the 100,000 Strong Initiative, and has
committed 20,000 additional âBridge Scholarshipsâ for American
students to study in China.
For more information, please contact Carola McGiffert at
100kstrong@state.gov. Ms. McGiffert is a Senior Advisor to the
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific, and
Director of the 100,000 Strong Initiative.
Website:http://state.gov/p/eap/regional/100000_strong/
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Project Pengyou is proud to support âBooey Lehooâ Concert +
Arts Week. The Booey Lehoo Concert + Arts Week is a
celebration of cultural exchange and collaboration. In December,
from the 10th-17th, Booey Lehoo will host a week of athletic and
artistic events that showcase the talents of Chinese and American
athletes and artists in support of the 100,000 Strong Initiative.
These events put athletes and artists together to show whatâs
possible when Chinese and Americans work together.
The week includes:
- 16 x 16 Basketball Tourney
- Inklings! Conversation with Authors
- Project Pengyou: Pioneer Journeys An alumni reception
- Dance! An evening anthology of dance
- Harmonies! Chinese + Western Chamber Music
- Chicago Live! Blues & Jazz Direct from the Windy City
- Play! Theater shorts with Cheeky Monkey
The week culminates with the star-studded concert at National
Indoor Stadium on December 17 featuring XCHHYCYJ<, JGHYZAYJG,
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information, a full listing of events, and to buy tickets, please visit:
www.BooeyLehoo.com
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We encourage you to be a champion for living and studying
in China, and help us meet the goals of the 100,000 Strong
Initiative! Reach out to friends at home, inspire them to take a
life-changing journey to China! Here are some featured
exchange programs and service providers for study in China.
The Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters is a Chinese public
institution affiliated with the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Hanban is committed to providing Chinese language & cultural
teaching resources & services worldwide, contributing to the
global development of cultural diversity and the building of a
harmonious world.
In support of the 100,000 Strong Initiative, Hanban is awarding
20,000 Bridge Scholarships over the next four years through
Confucius Institutes in the US, covering all in-country costs for
20,000 Americans to study in China. Starting with summer 2011
programs, these scholarships will be available to high school,
college, or graduate level students, as well as teachers and
educators. Interested students and educators should apply to the
nearest Confucius Institute.
For a list of locations and further information, visit:
http://english.hanban.org.
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Founded in 2008, Americans Promoting Study Abroad (APSA) is
a non-profit that brings high school students from the United
States to China for life changing study abroad programs on full
scholarship. APSAâs mission is to create global education
opportunities for youth in underserved communities in the US,
and to empower the youth of today to change the world of
tomorrow by learning to cooperate, collaborate, and innovate
across national borders.
Initiated by Americans who have studied, lived and worked in
China, APSA is leveraging its time and resources to organize the
âBooey Lehooâ Concert and Arts Week from December 10-17 to
help fundraise for the 100,000 Strong Initiative.
http://www.apsaglobal.org
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EducationUSA China is an official, trusted source of information
for the U.S. higher education community interested in student and
faculty exchange and institutional partnership-building throughout
mainland China. Based in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S.
Embassy in Beijing, EducationUSA offers online and mobile
advising to Chinese students and their parents through
educationusachina.com, Chinese social media, and through
outreach programs coordinated with each of the U.S. Consulates.
EducationUSA China Program Managers serve all of Mainland
China by offering online and mobile advising. The office of
EducationUSA China is the only one of its kind throughout
mainland China.
http://www.educationusachina.com
http://www.educationusa.info/highered.php.
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
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The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational
exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is
designed to âincrease mutual understanding between the people
of the United States and the people of other countries.â With this
goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided
almost 300,000 participantsâchosen for their academic merit
and leadership potential â with the opportunity to study, teach
and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding
solutions to shared international concerns.
The China Fulbright Scholar Program is open to American
scholars in the social sciences and humanities who are
encouraged to share their expertise with Chinese scholars,
students and policy makers for a semester or an academic year.
For the teaching and teaching/research awards, there is a
particular interest in scholars with expertise in disciplines related
to the study of the U.S. such as American literature and American
history and in law.
Academic year awards begin in August 2012 and semester
awards begin in August 2012 or February 2013. Fulbright Scholar
grants in China include a salary supplement stipend that brings
the total stipend up to a maximum of $50,000 for one semester
and $100,000 for an academic year.
http://fulbright.state.gov/
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
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Established in 2008, Teach For China is inspired by the vision that
one day, all Chinese children will have access to a quality
education. Teach For China takes a unique approach to
eliminating educational inequity by enlisting the US and Chinaâs
most promising future leaders in the effort. In partnership with the
global network Teach For All, Teach For China recruits, selects,
trains, and supports outstanding US and Chinese graduates to
work side-by-side to deliver an excellent education in high
poverty, rural Chinese communities. Teach For China is the first
and only organization to partner young leaders from the US and
China in an extended service initiative.
In the short-term, Teach For Chinaâs Fellows are placed in full-
time, two-year teaching commitments at under-resourced
schools, where they meet the pressing need for exceptional
educators. During their terms of service, U.S. and Chinese
Fellows are provided with a highly meaningful platform for
protracted and intense collaboration, working side-by-side to
improve their studentsâ educational prospects. In the long-term,
Teach For China supports its alumni â equipped with the
experience, conviction, and insight that comes from leading
children to fulfill their potential â to be a force for change, working
from across sectors to expand educational opportunity.
http://www.tfchina.org
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
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Zinch is an online social network that connects students with
opportunities in scholarships, colleges and graduate schools via a
comprehensive student profile that is not just based on a simple
test score alone.
In May 2011, Zinch launched a specific website for Americans
interested in studying in China. Announced in conjunction with the
China-US Strategic & Economic Dialogue in Washington, DC, the
site called âZinch Study in Chinaâ is a free, interactive community
that connects American students interested in learning Chinese
with China-based language programs, recent alumni of these
programs, and experts on studying Chinese and living in China.
The site also provides comprehensive advice about preparing to
travel to China and how to make the most of the time spent there.
Built and operated without government funding, the site is an
example of the public-private partnerships that support President
Obamaâs â100,000 Strong Initiativeâ, which aims to bring more
American students to China.
http://www.zinch.com/studyinchina
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
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Project Pengyou, and President of the Golden
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attended the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, where she received two B.S.
degrees in Management Science &
Comparative Media Studies. After graduating
in 2004, Lilly first came to China to work at a
tech startup company in Shanghai,
developing innovative English-teaching
software for native Chinese speakers. In
2010, Lilly moved to Beijing to study Chinese Language at
Tsinghua University, and soon became a researcher at the
Tsinghua-NetEase Center for New Media. Lilly is Vice President
of the MIT Club of Beijing, and frequently organizes interschool
activities with other universitiesâ alumni clubs. At Project Pengyou,
Lilly is in charge of member outreach and online content, while
playing a critical role in overall project management.
TEAM PROFILES
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Faye Pu wears many hats at Golden Bridges
and Project Pengyou as an operations
manager, program manager and executive
assistant. Faye was born and raised in
Chengdu, Sichuan. She attended Beijing
Language & Culture University on a national
government scholarship, and while an
undergraduate, she served as a leader at
three major student organizations. Prior to
Golden Bridges, Faye was hired by a state-owned-enterprise, and
helped build three new business projects from scratch.
George Ding was born in Beijing and moved
to the suburbs of Washington D.C. at the
age of four. He has a B.A. in Film Production
and a minor in East Asian Languages and
Cultures from the University of Southern
California and received a Renaissance
Scholars Prize upon graduation. In October
of 2007, George took a two-month trip to
Beijing and never left, working as a freelance
writer and English teacher. He currently writes for Project
Pengyou and is the back-page columnist of the Beijinger.
TEAM PROFILES
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The Golden Bridges Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3)
public charity founded in December 2007. Golden Bridges
has a track record of pioneering innovative philanthropic and
youth projects that engage American and Chinese
organizations. Our mission is to enhance mutual
understanding between America and China through
charitable projects, while strengthening Chinaâs nonprofit
sector.
Former projects include the mobilization of Chinaâs first
youth-led delegation of 50 Chinese youth to a UN Climate
Conference in Copenhagen, facilitating 300 simultaneous
grassroots climate action events across China in a single day
(10-10-10), and the launch of the China Foundation Center
promoting foundation transparency. Past projects have been
supported by institutions such as the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, Ford Foundation, Narada Foundation, and Nike,
and have been reported on by Xinhua, China Daily, BBC,
NPR, amongst other media outlets. We pride ourselves in
cultivating a strong and entrepreneurial work culture that
aligns eastern and western perspectives while promoting
trust, innovation, and rapid growth.
ABOUT GOLDEN BRIDGES
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The Ford Foundation is the founding donor of Project
Pengyou. In February 2011, the Ford Foundation provided a
seed grant of $100,000 to support the launch of the online
platform. Founded in 1936, the Ford Foundation is one of
the worldâs most prominent philanthropic institutions funding
global projects that advance human welfare.
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Secretary Clinton wrote a personal support letter and
announced the beta launch of Project Pengyou during the
2011 US-China Strategic & Economic Dialogues in
Washington DC.
âProject Pengyou can play an
important role in supporting the spirit
of community and friendship between
the United States and China.â
- HILLARY CLINTON
OUR SUPPORTERS
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Project Pengyouâs efforts rely fully on private philanthropic
donations. Working in partnership with the 100,000 Strong
Initiative, and building the first nonprofit social media platform
serving a dynamic and influential community of American âChina
Alumniâ, we offer meaningful and powerful ways to engage
donors who support our mission.
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⢠Online recognition with photo / logo & link on Project
Pengyouâs website as a âPengyou Patronâ
⢠Recognition on âPatron Wallâ in Project Pengyouâs hutong
courtyard, frequented by visitors and used for many events
⢠Exclusive invitation to Project Pengyouâs annual donor and VIP
only event
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⢠All benefits listed above
⢠At least one featured blog post on Project Pengyou
⢠Mention on US State Department website and newsletter
for 100,000 Strong Initiative
⢠Exclusive VIP Access to every Project Pengyou event
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⢠All benefits listed above
⢠At least one speaking opportunity at a major event
⢠Prominent co-branding of new Pengyou feature / campaign
⢠Customized partnership and branding opportunities
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Join our Mission and sign up at
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Submit your China photos and stories.
Top entries will be published in a book
presented to Hillary Clinton at the 2012 US-
China Strategic and Economic Dialogues.
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Find out whatâs happening with US-China
experts, organizations, projects and events.
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Did living in China change your life?
Voice your opinion to support the future
of US-China programs.
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Get our daily updates, join our discussions,
share the Pengyou experience
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Help us grow this community and spread
the word
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
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ALUMNI LEADERS OF
Amherst College
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon
Colby College
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Duke University
Emory University
Georgia Tech
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Morehouse College
Mount Holyoke College
Northwestern University
Notre Dame
New York University
Ohio State University
Peking University
Princeton University
Rice University
Rutgers University
San Francisco State University
Spelman College
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Thunderbird School of Management
Tsinghua University
Tufts University
Tulane University
UC Berkeley
UCLA
Union College
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina
University of Pennsylvania
University of Richmond
University of Southern California
University of Texas
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Vanderbilt University
Washington State University
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Williams College
Yale University
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GUEST LIST
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ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Advanced Asian Research and
Language Institute
Alliance for Global Education
Americans Promoting Study Abroad
Associated Colleges in China
The Beijing Center
Beijing Institute of Asian Studies
Boston University Shanghai Center
California State University System
CET Chinese Studies Program
China and Asia-Pacific Studies,
Cornell (CAPS)
Council on International Educational
Exchange (CIEE)
C.V. Starr-Middlebury School
Dartmouth Foreign Study Program
EducationUSA
Fulbright Scholarship
Global Maximum Educational
Opportunities
Hanban (Confucius Institute)
Harvard China Fund
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Institute for the International
Education of Students (IES)
International School of Beijing
Inter-University Program for Chinese
Language Studies (IUP)
Jane Goodall Institute, China
Johns Hopkins Nanjing Center
Language Flagship Program
Morehouse College
North America and UK Association
of Blacks in Beijing (NUKABB)
NYU Shanghai Center
Oregon University System, Beijing
Peking-Yale University Joint
Undergraduate Program (JUP)
Princeton in Beijing
School Year Abroad
Stanford FACES
Syracuse University Beijing Center
Teach for China
Thunderbird School of Management
University of California Education
Abroad Program
University of Chicago Beijing Center
US - China Education Trust
Western Academy Beijing
Western Returned Scholars
Association (WRSA)
Yale - China Association
Zinch Study in China
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED
American Chamber of Commerce
Alive.cn
Arri
Associated Press (AP)
Baidu.com
Bayer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Carlyle Group
Center for China and Globalization
China Daily
ChinaValue.net
Chin-ease
City Weekend
Deloitte & Touche
Duke Energy
DBS International
Eastwei PR
Gamesa
Gartrell Group
HAO Capital
U.S. Embassy of Beijing
Ford Foundation
J Capital Research
JP Morgan
LP Amina
MDC Strategies
NFL
Pamir Law Group
Raine Investments
Qifang
SAIF Partners
Summergate Wines
TEDxBeijing
The New Yorker
Transi.st
True Run Media (The Beijinger)
US-China Energy Cooperation Pgm
Voice of America âOMG! Meiyuâ
Vocus
Wall Street Journal
Youlu.com
GUEST LIST
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Complete all 4 Quests at the event to enter a drawing for 2 VIP
Tickets to the Booey Lehoo Concert on Dec. 17th, featuring
will.i.am and John Legend !
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This is what we believe. Add your John Hancock to this
Declaration of Pengyou.
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Sign up for a Project Pengyou account. Like us on Facebook.
Share us with your friends!
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Write down what you think âCHINA ISâŚâ and âCHINA ISNâTâŚâ
and take a photo
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why youâre here, and âI AM PENGYOU!â
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Proceed to the Raffle Desk and show us your stamped
âPassportâ and enter your name in the giveaway for Booey Lehoo
VIP concert tickets!
PENGYOU QUESTS
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Project Pengyou is a program of the Golden Bridges
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity,
initiated by a seed grant by the Ford Foundation.
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