BXAI is 10! Since its inception in 2014, BXAI has supported over 650 scholars through the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships for students to study abroad and creates intercultural opportunities for young aspiring leaders in Asia to learn from and engage with one another. As the Bai Xian community continues to grow, we look forward to forging ahead in our efforts to build bridges across cultures, strengthen relationships and mutual understanding between the people of Asia, and develop a new generation of leaders through intercultural exchange and learning.

Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI) traces its roots back to 1957, when Ronald Chao moved from Hong Kong to Japan to study at the University of Tokyo.  Staying at a dormitory that welcomed both international and Japanese students, Mr. Chao formed lifelong friendships with students from all across Asia and gained a deep appreciation for cross-cultural immersion and education.

Inspired by his study abroad experience and keen to promote friendship building and cultural awareness amongst the young people of Asia, Mr. Chao funded the construction of Asian Youth Centers at five universities in China in 2010, which encouraged local students to live alongside foreign students from other Asian countries. 

To further expand his mission to bridge cultures and nurture future Asian leaders, Mr. Chao created the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) in 2013, followed by Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI) a year later.  Today, the AFLSP awards up to 100 scholarships each year to students from Asia to study abroad at top universities across East Asia. 

Join us as we look back on our journey over the past decade and celebrate the milestones that have shaped our path. Thank you for being a part of our story!

 

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Dear Friends of BXAI,


I am so proud and happy to share this message with you as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI). Thanks to the steadfast encouragement and support from friends and partners, BXAI has offered to date over 650 scholarships through the Asian FutureLeaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP), providing young aspiring leaders from across Asia the opportunity to learn from and engage with their peers from different cultures and backgrounds.

It is hard to believe that 66 years have passed since I matriculated at the University of Tokyo, where I formed deep and lasting friendships with both Japanese and international students. It was this study abroad experience that later inspired me to establish Asian Youth Centers in China in 2010, and ultimately led to the founding of BXAI in 2014. The mission is simple: to foster friendship building and boost cultural awareness and understanding among the young people of Asia.

Since its inception, BXAI has grown and evolved. What remains unchanged is our belief in the importance of cross-cultural and interdisciplinary education, especially in a world that seems increasingly divided by intolerance and conflict. Having witnessed over the pastdecade some fruits of our humble efforts to build bridges across cultures, I eagerly look forward to BXAI’s next chapter. Together, let us strive for a brighter future by continuing to invest in a new generation of leaders who are committed to promoting peace, regional collaboration, and mutual respect and understanding in Asia and beyond. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

 

Gratefully yours,
Ronald K.Y. Chao
Honorary Chairman, BXAI

As part of BXAI’s 10th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to be launching a special co-creation project titled “BXpressions” – a collaborative art piece that will comprise creative contributions from members of the BX community as a way to encapsulate the essence of BXAI and celebrate our collective journey over the past decade. Contributions may be in any artistic medium or format, from watercolor and collage to calligraphy in any Asian language.
All submissions will be artfully combined into a “Bai Xian Bridge”, a beautiful symbol of connection, mutual understanding, and unity that reflects our shared experiences and echoes our vision and mission. Submitted art pieces will also be posted on Padlet for viewing and voting – the three artworks with the most votes will be awarded a special prize.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to reflect on what BXAI means to you and express your thoughts in a fun and creative way. Let’s come together in a spirit of unity and collaboration and create something truly memorable that will be cherished for years to come!
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  • Dec 31, 2024, 23:59
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