Chinese Students Studying in the U. S. during the First Half of the 20th Century. (English)

The Chinese students studying in America played an important role in cultural exchanges during the first half of the 20th century, who not only introduced Western culture to China, but also made quantifies of specific contributions to the external dissemination of Chinese culture. They introduced Chinese culture from the material aspects of basic necessities to spiritual connotations, which showed distinctive Chinese characteristics and rich Chinese elements. Because they wanted to break the gap between the Chinese and the American culture, they made tireless efforts to promote Chinese culture to the world. The work of external dissemination of Chinese culture is a cultural phenomenon worthy of attention in cultural exchanges during the first half of the 20th century. Since China was in the background of poor, weak and the cultural deficit, it described Chinese culture not only did not stop the pace of the world, but also took a more vigorous development with fully absorbing in the advanced western culture. This phenomenon is the product of great development of Chinese students 'education in America. It reflected the cultural consciousness and cultural responsibility of Chinese students studying in America who had unique advantages of the external dissemination of Chinese culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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