Muscatine students get all expenses paid trip to China

[Cyclonepride]

Hadn't heard about this, but it's interesting and would be a cool opportunity.

"Students from the Iowa town Chinese President Xi Jinping visited nearly 39 years ago were invited on an all-expense paid trip to China by the communist leader himself - showing the town of Muscatine has a special place in his heart.

In 1985, Sarah Lande organized a group from China visiting Muscatine on an agricultural research tour of America, and one of the participants was Xi.

The two have kept in contact over the years and Lande decided to take Xi up on his remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November when he expressed a desire to host American students in his country."

Students from Iowa town China's Xi visited in 1985 travel to China

Students from Muscatine, Iowa, visited China on an all-expense paid trip at the personal invitation of Xi Jinping after he fell in love with Iowa nearly 39 years ago.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I'd go. 1000%. The people I know who have gone loved it.

 

[JEFF420]

very cool i bet they had a great time

 

[BCClone]

Hadn't heard about this, but it's interesting and would be a cool opportunity.

"Students from the Iowa town Chinese President Xi Jinping visited nearly 39 years ago were invited on an all-expense paid trip to China by the communist leader himself - showing the town of Muscatine has a special place in his heart.

In 1985, Sarah Lande organized a group from China visiting Muscatine on an agricultural research tour of America, and one of the participants was Xi.

The two have kept in contact over the years and Lande decided to take Xi up on his remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November when he expressed a desire to host American students in his country."

Students from Iowa town China's Xi visited in 1985 travel to China

Students from Muscatine, Iowa, visited China on an all-expense paid trip at the personal invitation of Xi Jinping after he fell in love with Iowa nearly 39 years ago.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Left 3 days after the invite? Basically had to take those who already had passports I’m guessing.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Left 3 days after the invite? Basically had to take those who already had passports I’m guessing.

I didn't notice that, but that is a crazy quick turnaround. We got a passport for our son while he was in high school, but no idea how common that would be.

 

[BCClone]

I didn't notice that, but that is a crazy quick turnaround. We got a passport for our son while he was in high school, but no idea how common that would be.

We all got ours last year. Our three kids were one year out of college, one in college and a HS student. So I would guess it depends on how and where the parents travel.

 

[cycfan1]

Left 3 days after the invite? Basically had to take those who already had passports I’m guessing.

You can get same day passport if you have proof of urgent travel. Have to go in person to Minneapolis (maybe 4-5 other places in the country that offer). Had to do a few years back.

 

[JP4CY]

I didn't notice that, but that is a crazy quick turnaround. We got a passport for our son while he was in high school, but no idea how common that would be.

Just got one for my toddler and the turn around time was quick (few weeks).
(Mrs is trying to convince me to do a Disney cruise)

Good trip for these Muscatine kids. I'm sure there could be an ag-centric part to it which could be big for their future careers.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Just got one for my toddler and the turn around time was quick (few weeks).
(Mrs is trying to convince me to do a Disney cruise)

Good trip for these Muscatine kids. I'm sure there could be an ag-centric part to it which could be big for their future careers.

We just got ours renewed, and mine took about three weeks, and my wife's took about 8. Made me laugh because I'm the sketchy one lol.

 

[mramseyISU]

Left 3 days after the invite? Basically had to take those who already had passports I’m guessing.

China also requires a visa to visit but if the president invites you I'm guessing they could make that happen in a hurry. Normally it only takes a couple weeks, at least that's how long it took to get mine the couple of times I went.

 

[BCClone]

China also requires a visa to visit but if the president invites you I'm guessing they could make that happen in a hurry. Normally it only takes a couple weeks, at least that's how long it took to get mine the couple of times I went.

Mine was roughly a month. They say 6-8 weeks but I suppose it all depends on the number of requests.

 

[NorthCyd]

Heck of an opportunity for those kids. It's an interesting relationship Xi has with Iowa. Seems to genuinely like Iowa. I'd think he seems like a nice guy if not for the whole brutal dictator thing.

 

[mj4cy]

I've heard from people who visited China they loved it and recommend it....they said if you get past the political stuff going on and their people were very welcoming.

 

[4theCYcle]

Just got one for my toddler and the turn around time was quick (few weeks).
(Mrs is trying to convince me to do a Disney cruise)

Good trip for these Muscatine kids. I'm sure there could be an ag-centric part to it which could be big for their future careers.

Do it. We went on our first cruise last fall and it was a Disney one. Had a good time. We are already going somewhere in a month on our next cruise (Norwegian this time).

I think it'd be a cool opportunity. Never been to any Asian countries yet, but I'd feel like that'd be a trip of special treatment by Xi.

 

[JP4CY]

I've heard from people who visited China they loved it and recommend it....they said if you get past the political stuff going on and their people were very welcoming.

I have a friend that works for a large international company that goes to China 3-4 times a year and your sentiments are what his are.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

We just got ours renewed, and mine took about three weeks, and my wife's took about 8. Made me laugh because I'm the sketchy one lol.

I just checked mine, Expires in 28 so I have a few years to go before I have to worry about it.

 

[Clonehomer]

I've heard from people who visited China they loved it and recommend it....they said if you get past the political stuff going on and their people were very welcoming.

The Chinese are very welcoming to foreigners. But, they go out of their way to show you the good side of China which doesn’t necessarily reflect the reality.

 

[JM4CY]

I don’t think that’s for me. If I can go to another country, that one would be pretty far down the list. I’d rather a place like Australia and take my chances not dying.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

take my chances not dying.

I’ve been to China multiple times and never felt unsafe. Any data that backs up your claim that you are more likely to die in China than Australia or any other country for that matter?

 

[JM4CY]

I’ve been to China multiple times and never felt unsafe. Any data that backs up your claim that you are more likely to die in China than Australia or any other country for that matter?

I meant Australia seems more appealing to me despite the thousands of snakes, spiders, etc that can kill you.