A delegation of 66 students, teachers, and parents from Utah and California, the United States, arrived in China's Hainan province for a 10-day cultural exchange on Saturday. The trip is part of China's initiative to invite 50,000 US students for exchanges and study programs over five years, which began in November 2023.

The group was welcomed with a banquet featuring local specialties, including Wenchang chicken and qingbuliang (a chilled sweet dessert), before spending six days exploring Hainan's cultural and natural landmarks.