When two high-speed trains collided on a bridge in southwestern China, the first report from the scene came from a victim, one minute later. Her Twitter-style post ended with a dramatic cry for help.
The Confucius Institute at the University of Missouri was established in April of 2011 in order to foster economic and educational connections between Missouri and China. Since its establishment, the Institute has partnered with local schools to bring the Chinese language and culture to children grades K-12.