Just as China opened her doors to the world, a group of Chinese-Americans living in Los Angeles founded Educational Services Exchange with China (ESEC) under the leadership of Dr. Danny Yu and Dr. Wing Pang. Serving the people of China through education and exchange was the calling of ESEC. They established a nonprofit organization and began operations as a non-government education service in 1981.

ESEC gathered attention and support from people in many walks of life. These people gave selflessly of their time, money and services. In China, ESEC was welcomed by the government and the institutes of higher education. A mutual commitment of cooperation has allowed ESEC to expand its programs; ESEC offers English language learning programs, contemporary teaching methodology, internaitonal trade and commerce, medical education, higher education evaluation, service to the disabled, and special education. To date, this effort has involved more than 300 Chinese institutions, as well as 150,000 participants from around China trained by ESEC

The 29 years that ESEC has served in China marks three historical decades of rapid progress and reform for Chinese society. It is in this setting that ESEC discovered its purpose and defined the incumbent challenges ahead. ESEC appreciates the opportunity to participate in the remarkable development of US-China friendships, and is especially grateful for the many friends who have joined us in this pilgrimage.