07/13/2026
ChASC 6 kicked off in Washington, DC, launching the 6th year of the program and second year of the Across the Pacific partnership with CICG Americas. The students had a blast watching the fireworks on July 4, celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, and getting to know each other. Special thanks to the Asia Group for hosting us!
Other program highlights included:
📖 A panel on international business at the Asia Group
🇨🇳 A visit to the Chinese Embassy to hear from Chinese diplomats are various topics
💬 A six-party talks diplomatic simulation facilitated by the Korea Economic Institute of America
🔎 Exploring the museums, Chinatown, National Cathedral, and other important DC sites.
The Opening Ceremony, which officially launched the three-week program, was held on July 7th and featured remarks from Mr. Liu Chang, Chief of the Information and Public Affairs Section at the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., Ms. Liu Yunyun, Deputy Editor in Chief of CICG Americas, along with a Keynote on the what, why, and how of ChASC from Amb. Kurt Tong, ISC Board Chair and Partner at the Asia Group, and a special lecture on the power of small business by Sam Walls III, the CEO of ACC Capital.
Stay tuned for more ChASC adventures as they travel to Missoula, MT, and then China, making stops in Kunming, Dali, and Beijing. ✈️
Special thanks to our ChASC major supporters, ACC Capital and The Asia Group Foundation, along with our institutional partner, CICG Americas.
In kind support in DC was provided by the Asia Group, KEI, and the True Reformer Building.
