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This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive report every 5 years on educational and cultural exchange programs, with the first report due within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must include detailed information about exchange programs sponsored by both the United States and the People's Republic of China, recognizing these programs as critical "soft power" tools for building international influence and diplomatic relationships. For U.S. programs like the Fulbright Program and Young African Leaders Initiative, the report must provide extensive data including the number of participants, their countries of origin, ages, and their perceptions after participating in the program, such as their views of the United States, understanding of U.S. culture, and likelihood of recommending the U.S. as a study destination. The bill also requires an analysis of how these exchange programs impact U.S. and Chinese diplomatic standing and strategic influence. The reports will be submitted to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee in an unclassified format, with the option of including a classified annex, and reflect Congress's recognition of international exchanges as crucial for advancing national security interests and global leadership skills.

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