Major Events

October 23,1981

1981

The State Council of the People's Republic of China approved the joint report presented by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish CEAIE in July, 1981.

October 23,1982

1982

CEAIE signed the first agreement of non-governmental educational exchange with American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).

November 19,1983

1982-1983

Local Education Associations for International Exchange (Local EAIEs) were established in Jiangsu, Shanghai and other provinces and cities.

October 23,1984

1984

The 1st Meeting of 1st CEAIE Council was held in Beijing. 97 members were comprised the 1st Council, and Mr.Huang Xinbai were elected the President. CEAIE officially started operation.

October 23,1985

1985

CEAIE Secretariat started independent operation, marked by administering CEAIE-AFS and other programs entrusted by the Foreign Affairs Bureau, State Education Commission