| China Education Association
for International Exchange (CEAIE), is China's nationwide
not-for-profit organization conducting international
educational exchanges. It was founded in July,1981 with
the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic
of China(PRC). In 1991, it was registered with the Ministry
of Civil Affairs of the PRC.
CEAIE has a full commitment to meeting the needs of
China's modernization construction, developing exchanges
and cooperation between the Chinese educational community
and other parts of the world, promoting the advancement
of education, culture, science and technology, and strengthening
understanding and friendship among the peoples of all
countries and regions of the world.
As its basic missions, CEAIE extensively conducts exchange
and cooperation by working
together with educational and research institutions,
academic bodies, exchange organizations, schools as
well as organizations, enterprises, foundations and
individuals in other countries and regions who are enthusiastic
for supporting educational development on the basis
of principles of equality and friendship.
CEAIE and its local EAIE constitute the non-governmental
network for Chinese international educational exchange.
As the center of this network, CEAIE provides professional
guidance and coordination to its 145 member institutions,
local educational associations for international exchange
in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities
as well as in 11 other cities. So far, CEAIE has established
long-term working relationships with over 170 educational
organizations in 53 countries and regions.
CEAIE's sources of fund come from various services it offers, membership
fees, corporate and individual donations, and other
revenues.
The highest governing body of CEAIE is the Council.
The Council members are recommended by CEAIE local chapters,
educational institutions of various kinds and
individuals in the business and financial circles who
are enthusiastic for supporting international educational
exchange. The term of their service is five years. The
Council conferences are convened once every two or three
years.
The CEAIE Council sets up its Standing Committee. When
the Council is not in session, the Standing Committee
assumes its responsibilities of the Council.
The executive body of CEAIE is the Secretariat that
undertakes its day-to-day operations.
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