Yes, in 2015, the South Carolina Department of Education partnered with the China-US Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) to send 20 students to Beijing for a summer camp. The camp was funded in part by a $93,000 grant from the CUSEF, a non-profit organization supported by Chinese government entities. Governor Nikki Haley approved the program, which highlighted the importance of expanding China-US relationships. The program provided students with cultural activities, such as calligraphy classes and tours of local cultural sites, and educational classes related to the Chinese language.
