In the afternoon of July 15th, the launch ceremony for the summer online training between Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and China University in Egypt was successfully held. The event was attended by notable figures including Lin Haibin, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shandong Provincial Committee, Gao Shuzhong, President of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wang Shenggang, Education Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, Dr. Mohammad Badri, Egyptian Ambassador to China, and Professor Ashraf Elshey, President of China University in Egypt, attended and delivered speeches. Xu Yanhe, Director of the China Affairs Department of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt, representatives from the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt, and Vice Dean Jin Xiaojun of the EWIE Research Institute were invited to attend the meeting.

　　Lin Haibin, Deputy Director of the Shandong Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, emphasized Egypt’s significance as a key partner of Shandong in Africa. He highlighted that the summer traditional Chinese medicine course training program will deepen Egyptian youth’s understanding of Chinese culture through traditional Chinese medicine. This initiative aims to foster mutual understanding between the Chinese and Egyptian people while enhancing the depth of Sino Egyptian cooperation. Dr. Mohammed Badri, Egyptian ambassador to China, spoke highly of China Egypt cooperation in traditional medicine and COVID-19 vaccine, and said that this training will further help Egyptian youth understand Chinese traditional medicine and Chinese medicine culture, enhance the popularity of Chinese medicine in Egypt, and promote cooperation and exchanges between the two countries in science, technology, medicine, education and other fields.
 

　　Wang Shenggang, Education Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, stated emphasized the significance of medical and health cooperation within China- Africa relations, and China Africa medical and health cooperation, especially in the field of traditional medicine, highlighting important opportunities for development. This online training will help Egyptian trainees further enrich their knowledge and broaden their horizons, laying a solid foundation for higher level cooperation between the two universities. The President of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gao Shuzhong, and the President of Egypt China University, Ashraf Elshey, introduced their respective institutions and emphasized the significance of this online lecture series for fostering traditional medicine exchanges and establish friendly cooperation between the two universities. Following the launch ceremony, Professor Wang Shiyuan, Dean of the School of Nursing at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, delivered the inaugural lecture on “Integrated Medicine of Harmony between Human and Nature – Traditional Chinese Medicine”. About 120 students from China University in Egypt attended the training online. This online training will run until August 5th, featuring a total of 4 sessions taught. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine will provide training on traditional Chinese medicine and physical therapy related courses for students at the University of China in Egypt.
 

Accelerate the cultivation of top-notch talents with global competence in the new era
The New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program Launches

　　April 15, 2022, the China Education International Exchange Association officially launched the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Project” in a hybrid online and offline ceremony. The event featured speeches from leaders of the China Education International Exchange Association, project guidance experts, project implementation university leaders, representatives of lecturers. In addition, class teachers and student representatives of the “New Youth Class” contributed to the ceremony, marking the beginning of an initiative aimed at nurturing top-tier talent with global skills for the new era..

Yu Yougen, Deputy Secretary General of the China Education International Exchange Association, announced that the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Project” represents a significant initiative by the Association. Backed by thorough research and support from various universities and institutions, the project aims to align higher education talent development goals. It leverages the association’s platform to mobilize social resources, and accelerate the cultivation of more internationally competitive talents with patriotism, international perspective, and cross-cultural communication abilities in the new era.

Ma Yansheng, convener of the project expert guidance committee and former vice president of Beijing Foreign Studies University, congratulated the official opening of the “New Youth Class” in his keynote speech. He encouraged young students to root themselves in China, broaden their horizons, study dilligently, and assume responsibilities. In the context of the unprecedented great changes in a century, he emphasized cultivating themselves into versatile international talents with global competence and the ability to engage in global governance. At the opening ceremony, Vice President Yao Chuangxin of Southwest Jiaotong University and Executive Vice President Hu Wenping of Tianjin University delivered speeches on behalf of the implementing universities. They urged students to study hard, enhance their abilities, practice actively, and explore innovation. They highlighted that the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program” launched by the China Education International Exchange Association features clear curriculum objectives, a reasonable system;diverse practical activities and is well-received by students., making an innovative achievement in university “second classroom” education. Dr. David G. Evans, a foreign expert in the project, a notable figure on the 2020 Beijing Role Model List, and one of the top ten science communication figures in the 2021 Dianzan 2020 Science Popularization China, shared his personal experience with his classmates about the importance of cross-cultural communication skills and encouraged everyone to actively spread Chinese wisdom and tell Chinese stories well. Professor Zhao Kejin, Vice Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Tsinghua University, spoke on behalf of the course lecturer. He stated that naming the project “New Youth” reflects the project’s sense of responsibility for the times, urging students to aim high, work hard, and actively participate in global governance in the future, and contribute to national development. Han Fei, the head of the office of the School of International Organizations at Renmin University of China, and Shen Yimin, a student representative of Xi’an University of Electronic Science and Technology, also delivered speeches at the opening ceremony of the “New Youth Class”. Dozens of universities participating in the project synchronously participated in the opening ceremony through video link. Yu Yougen, Deputy Secretary General of the China Education International Exchange Association, subsequently announced the official launch of the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Project”.

The New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program, sponsored by the China Education International Exchange Association, targets university students in China. This initiative seeks to innovate talent cultivation models and cooperate with universities to accelerate the cultivation of high-level international talents. The program focuses on enhancing students’ global perspectives, international communication skills, and competitiveness on the global stage./.

The project combines courses and practical activities,with participation from more than 50 universities, including 35 “Double First-Class” institutions. Since its launch, the project has garnered support from many institutions, including the United Nations Development Programme, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, United Nations Office for South South Cooperation, and other international organizations. Additionally, multinational corporations both domestically and internationally have supported the project, entriching its practical activities.Yin Kai, Executive Vice President of the China Education International Exchange and Training Institute, addressed the meeting and delivered the concluding speech.

          On March 16, 2022, the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt was officially inaugurated at the 19th floor of Haojing Building, No. 108 Zhichun Road, Haidian District, Beijing. The ceremony was attended by several prominent figures, including Mr. Wang Shenggang, Minister of Education and Technology Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, Ms. Kalima, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China University in Egypt, Ms. Sonata, Director of International Affairs of China University in Egypt, Ms. Xu Yanhe, Director of China Affairs of China University in Egypt, Mr. Wang Ge, Advisor to China University in Egypt, Mr. E Xuewen, Chief Representative of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt, Mr. Wang Wei, Dean of the EWIE Research Institute, and Mr. Jin Xiaojun, Vice Dean, as well as representatives from Beijing Language and Culture University, Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Taiyuan University. Representatives of leaders and teachers from cooperative universities such as University of Technology and Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The leaders and teachers of the headquarters of China University in Egypt and the Beijing Representative Office attended the online live unveiling ceremony, jointly witnessing the birth of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt.

Leaders and representatives of Egyptian Chinese University, Chinese Embassy in Egypt, and cooperative schools attended the conference

Wang Shenggang, Minister of Education and Technology Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt. He highlighted that China University in Egypt is the only university named after China in Egypt, North Africa, and even the Middle East. Wang noted that Egypt’s strong economic and social development has created a significant demand for talents, especially in applied technical talents. He expressed optimism about the future of international education cooperation between China and Egypt, emphasizing that this moment presents an excellent opportunity for both countries to carry out education exchange and cooperation.

Speech by Mr. Wang Shenggang, Minister of Education and Technology Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt

He highlighted that Chinese universities in Egypt serve as a symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations. Since its establishment, these insititutions have trained numerous talents who understand China and are committed to strengthening the friendship between China and Egypt. Currently, cooperation with multiple Chinese universities has made significant strides. The , universities present at today’s ceremony exemplify this progress and showcase the notable achievements in their development and growth..

The Chinese Embassy in Egypt is committed to supporting the expansion of Chinese universities in the country. Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, Liao Liqiang, is actively involved in this initiative, promoting and backing comprehensive collaboration between Chinese universities operating in Egypt and their counterparts in China.

On site of the unveiling ceremony

At the unveiling ceremony, Karima, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China University in Egypt, outlined the university’s mission. She emphasized that the institutions aims to become the first non-traditional university in Egypt and the Arab world to offer advanced manufacturing technology. Looking ahead, the university plans to expand across Egypt, and forge partneerships with Chinese universities and institutions. This collaboration will enable students to obtain degrees recognized in both Egypt and China, offering practical education that integrates management and technology. The Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt will be pivotal in fostering theses cooperative efforts.

Speech by Ms. Kalima, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China University in Egypt

Ms. Kalima had dedicated her entire career to advancing education. Twenty years ago, she learned about China’s rapid development and made seven vistis to observe the country’s economic and social progress first-hand. She is confident that China will become one of the most influential countries in the world in the future.

Egypt’s development aims to emulate China’s industrialization path, promoting the promotion of the Egyptian Chinese University since 2004, with strong backing from Egyptian President Sisi. To date, China University in Egypt has established four colleges—Engineering, International Business and Economics, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy—and has enrolled over 4000 undergraduate students. At the same time, construction is underway for eight more colleges and affiliated hospitals, with Chinese language course being mandatory. Chinese universities in Egypt have become popular private universities outside of Egyptian government universities and joint private universities with the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

She aims to make China University in Egypt one of the best universities in Egypt, and therefore looks forward to receiving strong support from all sectors of China. Currently, through cooperation with the EWIE Research Institute to establish a representative office in Beijing, she actively explores and promotes cooperation with multiple Chinese universities such as Beijing Language and Culture University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taiyuan University of Technology to achieve leapfrog development in scientific research and teaching, providing more opportunities for outstanding Egyptian students to understand and learn about China’s development experience.

Ms. Xu Yanhe, Director of China Affairs at China University in Egypt, said, “Ms. Kalima has dedicated significant effort to the construction and development of China University in Egypt over the past decade, and has gone through a difficult journey. Her enduring passion for China deeply moved me, so I agreed to accept her invitation to manage the teaching cooperation project between China University and Egypt.”

Mr. Wang Wei, Dean of the EWIE Research Institute, warmly congratulates the establishment of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt. He will fully support the work of the Beijing Representative Office in the future and hopes that the China Egypt Education Cooperation Project will take root and achieve stability and success.

E Xuewen, Chief Representative of the Beijing Representative Office of Egyptian Chinese University, announced that the establishment of the Beijing Representative Office of Egyptian Chinese University marks a significant milestone in enhancing collaboration with Chinese universities, injecting new vitality into education cooperation between China and Egypt. The office will serve as a bridge and link between Chinese and Egyptian universities and as an crucial gateway for Chinese universities to expand their education outreach. In the future, the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt will deepen its connections with Chinese universities, bolster educational and cultural exchanges between China and Egypt, and make positive contributions to cultivating and transmitting friendship between China and Egypt, spreading Chinese culture, promoting the spirit of international education cooperation, and playing the role of China as an educational powerhouse.

Group photo of guests from the Beijing Representative Office

Professor Xiao Liantuan, Vice President of Taiyuan University of Technology, expressed his eagerness to start collaboration with Chinese universities in Egypt. Ma Tieshi, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department at Beijing Language and Culture University, conveyed in a written statement that the University will leverage its unique advantages in Chinese education to enhance cooperation with Chinese universities in Egypt. The aim is to continuously promote the cultivation of more Chinese international talents dedicated to advancing science, technology, and culture between China and Egypt.

Dr. Essam Ibrahim,Vice Chairman of China University in Egypt; Dr. Sonata Abd Allah, Director of International Affairs at China University in Egypt. Zhang Jian, Dean of the School of International Education at Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, and Zhang Yongzhong, Director of the International Cooperation Department at Taiyuan University of Technology, congratulated the establishment of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt.

At the meeting, Zhao Jiali, Director of the International Student Admissions Office at the School of International Education, Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, shared his experience in collaborating with Egyptian universities on conducting international education initiatives.

As a new international university with a focus on Chinese cultural characteristics, the University of China in Egypt exemplified the growing cooperation between China and Egypt in education, science and technology, and culture.. It is emerging as a key center for promoting Chinese culture to the Egyptian people. The university has cultivated international scientific and technological talents well-versed in both Chinese and Egyptian cultures, contributing to Egypt’s construction and development, China Egypt cultural exchanges, and the the Belt and Road initiative. It stands as a landmark achievement in higher education between China and Egypt.

On the afternoon of March 4th, the International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Ocean University of China, the Fisheries College, the Secretariat of the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, and the EWIE Research Institute held an online work seminar to strengthen exchanges and promote China Thailand higher education cooperation. Attendees included Li Weidong, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Office of Ocean University of China, Wang Linshu, Deputy Director, Professor Qi Li, Dean of the College of Fisheries, Professor Haishen Wen, Vice Dean, and Professor Jingyu Li, Executive Director of the China Thailand Ocean and Fisheries Center, as well as the Secretary General and Executive Director of the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, E Xuewen, Secretary General and Executive Director of the Alliance, Jin Xiaojun, Vice Dean of the EWIE Research Institute, and Feng Jishang, Director of the Project Research and Development Center, attended the meeting.
 

Vice President Jin Xiaojun of the EWIE Research Institute chaired the meeting. On behalf of Dean Wang Wei, he welcomed the guests and provided an overview of the EWIE’s history, business sectors and key projects. He also detailed the academic research, curriculum development, international resources, platform construction, and other aspects of the EWIE Research Institute.

Secretary General E Xuewen gave a detailed overview of the establishment, current status, and future plans of the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance. He highlighted eight key tasks for the alliance’s future development and emphasized the need to enhance working mechanism and utilize the strengths of its member universities. Secretary General E Xuewen welcomes Ocean University of China to join the alliance. The alliance is willing to explore the establishment of an Agricultural and Aquatic Products Professional Committee, which will build a communication and exchange platform from the aspects of course credit recognition, student exchange, teacher exchange, short-term projects, academic degree improvement, research innovation, offering comprehensive services to its members.

Professor Zheng Xiaodong, Deputy Director of the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Aquatic Science at the School of Fisheries, Ocean University of China, detailed the establishment, accomplishments, and future cooperation plans of the New Agricultural Science Aquatic Alliance; Professor Li Jingyu presented the work and achievements of the China Thailand Marine and Aquatic Center and outlined the content and methods for future cooperation.

Vice President Jin Xiaojun of the EWIE Research Institute provided an overview of the EWIE’s recent international education projects. She highlighted its collaborations with both domestic and international universities, with a particular focus on higher education institutions in Thailand.

The three parties involved share common objectves: advancing the national “the Belt and Road” initiative, enhancing higher education exchanges and cooperation between China and Thailand and promoting higher education to support regional economics’ development. They aims to leverage complementary strengths in higher education resources, information, international talent training models. A consensus has been reached to focus on the Maritime Silk Road and to strengthen collaboration between China and Thailand in maritime related universities.

The three parties have agreed to bolster exchanges and deepen cooperation in several key areas. These include enhancing partnerships between Chinese and Thai universities, establishing professional committees, advancing collaboration in aquaculture between China and Thailand, and promoting future international scientific research efforts.

The Alliance of China Thailand Universities was founded in Kunming, Yunnan in October 2020. Supported by the China Education International Exchange Association, this open international education platform was jointly established by 14 universities and educational institutions from China and Thailand. The alliance is committed to deepening China Thailand higher education exchanges, promoting China Thailand higher education exchanges and cooperation within the framework of the “the Belt and Road” initiative and Thailand’s national development strategy, and promoting higher education to serve regional economic development.

Ocean University of China, a prominent comprehensive institution under the Ministry of Education, excels in oceanography and aquaculture. It is a key participant in the national “985 Project” and “211 Project”, and has been selected as a Class A “world-class university in China. The university operates three campuses: Laoshan, Yushan, and Fushan, with a fourth, the West Coast Campus, currently under construction. It also boasts a fleet of three teaching and scientific research vessels: Dongfanghong 3, Dongfanghong 2, and Angel-1 scientific research transportation supply ships.