Two hundred and twenty students from over 50 universities in England and Scotland kicked off their exciting journey in Shanghai on Monday to experience China's dynamism.

The Shanghai Evening Post reported that the three-week study program, launched in East China Normal University, is jointly funded by the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills in Britain and the Scottish Government.

According to organizers, this move demonstrated the British government's determination to bring up a new generation elites in diplomacy and enterprises.

Since launching the program in Britain, it had received enthusiastic responses from British students. Their desire to know about China has been beyond the organizer's expectation. With strong curiosity in China, more and more students asked their universities to have Chinese and other related courses.

In the coming days, these students not only will learn Chinese traditional cultures, such as calligraphy, shadowboxing etc, but also visit some major local and multinational enterprises. Furthermore, they will enjoy a half-day internship in local enterprises to learn more about their operations.

(CRIENGLISH.com March 18, 2008)