At 17, I was a "politician" in the United States.

Author: Ding Chao
Publisher:
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 George Washington University to participate in the interesting activities of the "Youth America" high school club. 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, he wanted to make the most of every opportunity given to him to understand 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 before 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 leaving with a wealth of reflections; it was a brief process of a high school student's growth, an extended version of a young person's moment of maturation. A vivid and moving story that showcases the real-life experiences and feelings of a young person. Ding Chao's 17-year-old observations, experiences, and thoughts will be presented authentically before you, allowing you to understand the world as he sees it. The book introduces the author's experiences since arriving in the U.S. four years ago to study. He saw many things he had never understood before 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 portrays a group of American high school students in the "Youth America" high school club who are very interested in political and social issues.