For too long, the story of China-US relations has been one of pessimism about the possibility of friendship. 

The "50,000 in 5 Years" initiative is changing that script. 

This new program brings young Americans to visit locations such as factories in Ganzhou and smart farms in Zouping. 

It turns out that the best way to open a new chapter in bilateral ties is to see firsthand the real China beyond the headlines.