Overview
The year 2011 was designated EU-China Year of Youth by the European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the 12th EU-China summit in Nanjing, in 2009.
The year aims to promote intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding between European and Chinese youth in order to deepen cooperation between the EU and China throughout 2011 and beyond.
European Youth Week 2011 is the perfect stage for one of the flagship events of the Year. A Chinese delegation of 120 people will visit Europe from 17-24 May and be involved in a variety of activities together with young Europeans in different countries and cities.
An EU-China Forum on youth entrepreneurship and a conference on multilingualism are scheduled on 19 May in Brussels; a debate on international education, employment, entrepreneurship and leadership is on the agenda of a day in Antwerp, together with a visit to the Port.
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The Chinese delegates will then set off on visits to seven EU Member States: Austria, Hungary, Malta, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and the UK, where a dense programme of activities has been organised.
Mr Barroso introduce the Year of Youth from EU-China Year of Youth on Vimeo.
EU-China Year of Youth 2011 – Opening ceremonies from EU-China Year of Youth on Vimeo.
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Get involved
To achieve greater impact, the EU-China Year of Youth relies on a strong mobilisation of young people, youth organisations and other actors active in the youth field at all levels.
If you have a project, event, activity or any other initiative which supports the objectives of the 2011, it can be added to the calendar of events and use the logo of the Year.
To find out more about how to request this, as well as about other events and activities taking place in Europe and China, check out the EU-China Year of Youth website here: http://www.2011euchinayouth.eu/
The EU-China Year of Youth through European eyes from EU-China Year of Youth on Vimeo.
The EU-China Year of Youth through Chinese eyes from EU-China Year of Youth on Vimeo.
And take a look at the Facebook page of the Year
EU-China Forum on Youth entrepreneurship
>> Download the PEFONDES 2011 Booklet
EU-China Multilingualism conference
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