Chinese President Xi Jinping said in November 2023 that "to increase exchanges between our peoples, especially between the youth, China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years."

On June 13, the Utah Youth Dance Group performed at Beijing's Daoxiang Lake School. CGTN spoke with some of the young Americans about their impressions of China. Charlie said everyone she met was very warm and friendly, and she had tasted a lot of food during her stay. Lily praised the Chinese people for being very supportive of her.