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OBJECTIVE

This annual China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth consists a series of exploration and exchange activities will be held in major cities of mainland China. As our motto states “Learn More About China and Chinese Culture”, the Programme aims at providing an opportunity for outstanding Chinese youths who are residing overseas and in Hong Kong to learn about the current socio-economical, technological and cultural development of China. During their sojourn in the Chinese cities, students will meet people from different circles, no matter celebrities or ordinary people. And their knowledge of the history and traditions of China will much be enlightened.

THE 4^th CHINA SYNERGY PROGRAMME FOR OUTSTANDING YOUTH

This year, the China Synergy Programme will be held from July 7 to 23, 2002 and cities to be visited within these 17days are Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Xian, Beijing and Shanghai.

Activities of the Programme have a good varieties, including:

- meeting with top government officials;

- touring major socio-economic, technological and cultural development projects;

- visiting major universities and participating in exchange activities with local university students;

- visiting local households ;

- meeting with outstanding youths and prominent people;

- sightseeing.

(The above itinerary is subject to change)

THE DELEGATION

The delegation of the China Synergy Programme will be formed by 228 students with 110 students from overseas, 70 students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan; and 48 students from mainland. Through living and learning together, these 228 youths will first experience a micro-global Chinese community.

APPLICATION

For application criteria and procedure, please see Application.

The 4th China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth Preliminary Itinerary (17 days)
1 July 7 (Sun) Hong Kong
Morning & Afternoon	Registration for all delegates at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Evening	Briefing Welcoming Dinner
Day 2 July 8 (Mon) Hong Kong
Morning	Sharing Visit Universities in 7 groups The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University　 The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University City University of Hong Kong　 Hong Kong University of Science & Technology　 Lingnan University
Afternoon	Visit organizations in 7 groups Hong Kong Airport Authority The Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited Bank of China Chinese General chamber of Commerce Hong Kong Housing Authority Hong Kong International Terminals The Hong Kong Mass Transit Railways Independent Commission Against Corruption Hong Kong Museum of History “Be a Hong Kong Citizen” Walking tours in assigned areas of the city
Evening	Visit the Peak
Day 3 July 9 (Tue) Hong Kong
Morning	Seminar at Baptist University Group Presentation
Afternoon	Commissioning Ceremony at Government House
Dinner & Evening	Harbour Cruise : dinner and dance on board
Day 4 July 10 (Wed) Hong Kong / Dongguan / Guangzhou
Morning	Depart for Dongguan Seminar : Introduction of the development of Dongguan
Afternoon	Visit Donguan Foreign Enterprises in 3 groups Visit Economic & Technological Development Region of Nansha, Panyu
Evening	Hotel check-in
Day 5 July 11 (Thur) Guangzhou
Morning	Visit newly developed areas of Guangzhou
Afternoon	Topic Lecture 《Pearl River Delta : Her Developing Pattern and Competitiveness》
Evening	Dinner Reception and Party
Day 6 July 12 (Fri) Guangzhou / Xian
Morning	Guangzhou to Xian by flight
Afternoon	Lecture : Terracotta Warriors & Horses Visit The Museum of Terracotta Warriors & Horses Visit the Ancient City Walls
Day 7 July 13 (Sat) Xian
Morning	Visit the Rural Residence at Northwestern Regions
Afternoon	Topical Lecture 《Agriculture and Development in Northwestern China》 Visit Northwest Sci-Tech University of Agriculture & Forestry Visit Yangling Demonstration Zone of Agricultural Hi-tech Industries
Day 8 July 14 (Sun) Xian / Beijing
Morning	Topical Lecture 《Civilization of the Yellow River》 Visit to Shaanxi Provincial History Museum
Afternoon	Xian to Beijing by flight
Day 9 July 15 (Mon) Beijing
Morning	Visit to the Military Camp
Afternoon	“Be a Beijing Citizen”
Day 10 July 16 (Tue) Beijing
Morning	Tour of the Great Wall
Afternoon	Visit to Peking University Forum with Mainland Outstanding Youth
Evening	Exchange activities at Central University for Nationalities
Day 11 July 17 (Wed) Beijing
Morning	Visit the Palace Museum
Afternoon	Meeting with top Government Officials
Evening	Dinner at The Great Hall of the People
Day 12 July 18 (Thur) Beijing / Shanghai
Morning	Visit to Tsinghua University Group Seminar
Afternoon	Topical Lecture
Evening	Beijing to Shanghai by train
Day 13 July 19 (Fri) Shanghai
Morning	Arrival at Shanghai
Afternoon	Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall Visit Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Temple
Evening	Night Tour of Huangpu River
Day 14 July 20 (Sat) Shanghai
Morning	Visit Fudan University
Afternoon & Evening	“Be a Shanghai Citizen”
Day 15 July 21 (Sun) Shanghai
Morning	Visit Pudong New Area Briefing : Development at Pudong
Afternoon	Visit Shanghai Jiaotong University English Debate at Shanghai Jiaotong University
Evening	Farewell Dinner Party
Day 16 July 22 (Mon) Shanghai / Hong Kong
Morning	Shanghai to Hong Kong by flight
Afternoon	Visit Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (Sponsor)
Evening	Free Time
Day 17 July 23 (Tue) Hong Kong
Morning	Closing Ceremony and Press Conference at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Afternoon	End of Programme

Related links for an esay virtual orientation
General reference CTS, The China Travel Services China Vista Museums in China Chinatravel.com
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