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What is the USHCA?

Discover the United States Heartland China Association and its partnership with ALA Missouri Girls State, offering unique study tours to China for program alumni. Explore cultural workshops and historic sites, fostering understanding and relationships.

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What is the USHCA?

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  1. ALA Girls State Leadership Conference 2018USHCA and ALA MGS PartnershipMacae Mickens, ALA Missouri Girls State 1

  2. What is the USHCA? • United States Heartland China Association formerly Midwest-US China Association (MWCA) • Started by Missouri Governor Bob Holden • Partners with Youth to provide study opportunities to promote relationships and understanding of Chinese culture 2

  3. Partnership with ALA MGS • Study tours have been arranged to allow alumni of the MGS program and staff to take a 10-day trip to China • Experiences in China include: • US Embassy and meeting with US Ambassador Terry Brandstad • US China Business Council • Chinese Universities and Think Tanks • Historic Sites: Great Wall and Forbidden City • Cultural Workshops: calligraphy, language, tea ceremonies 3

  4. Opening the Opportunity • Looking for expanding this opportunity to other states • Currently focusing on 20 states within the Heartland of the US • Information and Interest Sheet for future trips 4

  5. Questions? 5

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