17 years old, I was a "politician" in the United States

Author: Ding Chao
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: At 17, Ding Chao, from Beijing, attended high school in California, USA. He used his summer vacation to travel across the entire United States to participate in the interesting activities of the "Youth America" high school club at Georgetown University. This gave Ding Chao the opportunity to discuss various issues with conservatives and liberals in the U.S. Congress, striving to understand their positions and attempting to predict how they would impact the interests of their own countries. He wanted to connect with everyone at the time, wanting to make the most of every opportunity given to him to learn about all aspects of the United States. Since arriving in the U.S. four years ago to study, he had reminded himself to integrate into this larger environment and not just stand on the sidelines. He saw many things he had never understood and realized the responsibilities he carried as a Chinese citizen. He looked forward to the future of his own country. From initial hesitation to later arriving in Washington with confidence, from initial discomfort to the reflections he had upon leaving—his entire journey was a brief growth process of a high school student, an extended version of a young person's moment of maturation. A vivid and moving story that showcases the real-life experiences and emotions of a young person. Ding Chao's 17-year-old observations, encounters, and thoughts will be presented authentically before you, allowing you to understand the world through his eyes. The book introduces Ding Chao's experiences since arriving in the U.S. four years ago to study. He saw many things he had never understood and realized the responsibilities he carried as a Chinese citizen. He looked forward to the future of his own country. During his participation in the "Youth America" club activities, he discussed topics such as the U.S. electoral system, legislative system, judicial system, foreign policy, and international relations with U.S. government officials, lawmakers, and generals from the Pentagon. The book depicts a group of American high school students in the "Youth America" club who are very interested in political and social issues.