The study tour to China emphasizes business and economy in China's transition from a planned economy to a market-oriented economy. The study tour includes visits to a variety of enterprises, including innovative entrepreneurial firms, state-owned enterprises, and foreign investment enterprises. The specific sectors emphasized will vary from year to year, but firms based in KU's home region will always be included. The students can explore the issues currently faced by businesses in China with Chinese business managers and with young people just entering the work force. We also learn about international business careers from expatriate business managers, including those from the United States. In between visits to companies, the group will explore the role of traditional culture today, with visits to historical sites, temples, and tea-houses, as well as opportunities to experience traditional Chinese performing arts.

Each year, we have visited Beijing, Shanghai, and at least two cities in the interior. We have also climbed a mountain every year!

The 2003 Kansas/Asia Scholars China group visited Beijing, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, Mt Emei, and Shanghai in December 2003 and January 2004.

The 2004 China group traveled to Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Mt. Emei, and Shanghai in May and June of 2004. Take a look at the video done by Jeremy Rooney.

The 2005 China group traveled from May 25 to June 15, 2005 to Beijing, Mt.Wutai, Pingyao, Wuhan, and Shanghai.

In 2006, the China Kansas/Asia Scholars visited Beijing, Xi'an, Wuhan, Mt. Wudang, and Shanghai.

For photos and video, see our China photo gallery.

Affluent Neighborhood Grocery Store in Beijing, with Traditional and Modern Foodstuffs and Check-out Line TVs
	Yonghe Gong Temple, Beijing
Beijing Apartment Building with new air conditioners	Shanghai Huangpu River, Baidu Bridge