This day, 11 August, in 1872, the first 30 government-sent overseas students in Chinese history set off for the United States. They would be followed by four batches of 120 government-funded students, who would upon their return all play an important role in China’s creation of new businesses such as mines and railways, and make key contributions in political and diplomatic arenas.
這一天，即1872年8月11日，中國歷史上第一批30名政府派往的海外學生出發去美國。 随后将有四批120名政府资助的学生，他们回国后都将在中国创建矿山和铁路等新业务中发挥重要作用，并在政治和外交领域做出关键贡献。
