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Yes, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, took their honeymoon to China in 1994, but it wasn't a typical romantic getaway; they traveled with a large group of their high school students from Nebraska as part of an educational exchange program, combining their honeymoon with chaperoning 47 teenagers, an experience Walz described as both an adventure and an eye-opener for everyone involved, including themselves, marking the beginning of his frequent trips to the country.
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When: June 1994, shortly after their wedding.
Who: Tim Walz, Gwen Walz, and 47 of their high school students from Alliance, Nebraska, where they were teaching.
What: An educational trip to China, including bustling cities like Hong Kong and rural areas, as part of a cultural exchange.
Significance: This trip established Walz's long-standing connection with China, leading to numerous subsequent student trips and a deep understanding of the country, as noted by The New York Times.