In a bid to foster deeper understanding and strengthen ties between the youth of China and the United States, 106 students and scholars from over 20 American universities have begun a four-day exchange tour in Southwest China's Chongqing.

The 2026 US Youth Sci-tech and Culture Exchange Tour in Chongqing, which started on Thursday, targets people-to-people connections using science and technology, history, and culture. The opening ceremony at Chongqing University set the tone with Chinese paper-cutting and embroidery workshops.

The itinerary also included a visit to the Chongqing University of Chinese Medicine, where participants explored traditional Chinese medicine culture, including therapies, diagnosis, and a form of exercise.