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The International Conference on Pathways & International Programmes Highlights Cultivation of Globally Competent Talent in the New Era
On May 13, 2025, The East & West International Conference on Pathways & International Programmes, hosted by East & West International Education Group (EWIE) and guided by the Overseas Study Services Branch of the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), was successfully held at the Crowne Plaza Beijing Zhongguancun. Focusing on the pivotal role of pathway programmes in nurturing globally competent talent, the conference brought together more than 150 educational experts, institutional representatives, and industry leaders to explore the development and future of international preparatory education. In his opening remarks, Mr. WANG Wei, Chairman of EWIE, warmly welcomed all attendees and introduced the EWIE’s long-standing efforts and accomplishments in the field. Since 2007, EWIE has actively built an international curriculum framework driven by a dual approach of “localized integration and global accreditation.” Over the past 18 years, it has partnered with over 20 Chinese universities and received recognition from hundreds of institutions across 14 countries. EWIE has sent more than 13,000 students to major education destinations such as the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, with 20% of graduates entering QS Top 100 universities, earning widespread recognition within the education community. Mr. CEN Jianjun, Chairman of the Overseas

Empowering Global Competence in Youth to Cultivate International Talent for a New Era
On October 30, the Report on Global Competence Education in High Schools and the Analytical Report on the Practices in Global Competence Development for Youth in the New Era – A Case Study on the “Youth Global Competence Development Project” were officially released in Beijing. These reports focus on the cultivation and development of global competence among young students. The release event was held in conjunction with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of East & West International Education Group (EWIE) and gathered over 100 education professionals from across the country. The Report on Global Competence Education in High Schools, a flagship research project by the Institute for East & West International Education, is based on field studies conducted in over ten high schools across Beijing, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and other regions. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the current implementation of global competence education in Chinese high schools, covering key areas such as educational philosophy, curriculum design, faculty development, student activities, and home-school collaboration. It highlights the importance of integrating global competence education widely and deeply into high school education to broaden students’ international perspectives, foster global understanding, and cultivate globally competent talent. The report emphasizes that this effort is

The 6th Forum on China-Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Held in Guizhou, China
On August 23, 2024, the 6th Forum on China-Thailand Higher Education Cooperation, themed “Deepening High-Quality University Cooperation and Jointly Cultivating International Talent,” was held at the permanent venue of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week in Guizhou, China. According to on-site reports, the forum was co-hosted by Jiangsu University, Guizhou University, Guiyang University, East & West International Education Group (EWIE), and the China-Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance. It brought together more than 80 representatives from over 20 prestigious universities in China and Thailand. These participants were not only educators, but also ambassadors of cultural exchange and friendship. The forum featured a thoughtfully designed and diverse agenda, including the University Presidents Forum, the Frontier Forum on Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the Youth Forum. These activities aimed to spark new ideas in educational innovation, research collaboration, and talent mobility, while exploring new models for the future of higher education cooperation. On the same day, a signing ceremony for China-Thailand higher education cooperation projects and the official launch of the China-Thailand University Youth Thousand-Student Exchange Initiative were successfully held. These milestones mark a new stage in China-Thailand collaboration and signal the potential for even more fruitful outcomes in the future. In his speech,

Looking at 2024 | East West International Education Wang Wei: Adhering to the Strategy of Opening up to the Outside World and Expanding the Scope of International Education
2023 marked a period of economic recovery and growth following the three years of COVID-19 restrictions. China’s economy began to recover and improve, with a strong focus on high-quality development. With the deep adjustment of the global economy, the Chinese economy in 2024 has stood at a new historical starting point. The Central Economic Work Conference set the tone of “seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through progress, and establishing first and then breaking through”, and pointed out that further promoting economic recovery requires overcoming some difficulties and challenges. Can economic expectations be elevated through initiatives like the Central Economic Work Conference? How can China enhance the effectiveness of its macroeconomic policies? Can China achieve sustainable growth next year or even longer? How confident are entrepreneurs? On the occasion of the transition between old and new, Beike Finance has launched its annual special report “Looking at 2024”, working together with renowned Chinese economists, scholars, and entrepreneurs to advocate for the Chinese economy and assist in its recovery and prosperity. Wang Wei, Chairman of Hainan East West Education Technology Co., Ltd Image/Respondent provided Beike Finance: The 2023 Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the importance of scientific and technological innovation

“32 International Youth from 18 Countries Join ‘Guizhou Cultural Exploration Tour’ at 5th China-Thailand Higher Education Forum”
On August 28th, one of the opening activities of the 2023 China ASEAN Education Exchange Week, jointly organized by the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, Guiyang University, and Jiangsu University, was held at Guiyang University. The sub forum of the 5th China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum, the “Sino Foreign Student Exchange Forum,” was integrated online and offline. Li Can, a member of the Party Committee and vice president of Guiyang University, E Xuewen, secretary-general of the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, Cui Yong, vice president of the “the Belt and Road” International Talent Institute of Jiangsu University, and more than 80 teachers and students from Guiyang University, Tianjin University, Jiangsu University, Anhui University, Xiamen University, China University of Geology (Wuhan), Chongqing University, Northeastern University, Shaanxi Normal University, Wuhan University of Technology, Thailand University of Galaxin attended the seminar. Under the theme of “Injecting Youth Power into the Joint Construction of the Belt and Road”, Guiyang University fosters friendly exchanges between Chinese and foreign young students, enhances youth friendship, solidifies people to people and cultural exchanges, and makes contributions to serving the construction of the “the Belt and Road” through the platform of ASEAN Exchange Week. Exue

“East vs. West: Key Concepts and Practices in International Educational Development”
EWIE has been established for 17 years since the establishment of Wiseway Study Abroad in 1999. Our earliest focus was on studying abroad; Studying abroad may be a microcosm and a starting point of our educational openness. The opening up of Chinese education, in a sense, is China’s reform and opening up, which began with the first batch of Chinese students sent abroad. In the late Qing Dynasty, sending a large number of international students such as Rong Hong to the United States marked the first step of China’s opening-up. Of course, this is a process that has been a very painful struggle for decades. In modern China, the international education industry after the reform and opening up also began with studying abroad. We have been working in the field of studying abroad for over a decade, and studying abroad services are a great career. Up to now, our Wiseway Study Abroad is also a leading study abroad institution in the country. But in this process, we found that we only served a small group of people or a specific group of people, only some of our domestic students and parents. The demand for international education in society is much

The 4th China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum Held
On August 24th, the 4th China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum, jointly organized by Jiangsu University, Guizhou University, China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, and Guiyang University, was held at the permanent venue of China ASEAN Education Exchange Week in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. The forum was attended by experts and scholars from the higher education sector of China and Thailand, as well as over 150 representatives from nearly 100 universities in China and Thailand. Participation was offered through a blend of online and in-person formats. This forum is one of the opening activities of the 2022 China ASEAN Education Exchange Week. The forum, with the theme of “Creating a New Stage of Cooperation and Building a Community of Development,” will discuss cutting-edge topics such as innovative models of cooperation in higher education between China and Thailand, joint training approaches for talents between China and Thailand, and the dual curriculum of industry and academia in higher education between China and Thailand. The forum arranged parallel discussions such as the China Thailand University President Forum, the China Thailand Agricultural and Food Sustainable Development Professional Forum, and the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation – Innovation and Practice. The forum also held

The 4th China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum Held in Gui’an New Area
On August 24th, during the 2022 China ASEAN Education Exchange Week, the 4th China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum took place in Gui’an New Area, Guizhou Province. The forum, themed “Creating a New Stage of Cooperation and Innovating a Community for Development” brought together guests from China and Thailand, as well as representatives from nearly a hundred universities. Participants engaged in discussions about scientific research cooperation and talent cultivation through online and offline means, shared beneficial experiences, and promoted practical cooperation. The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Thailand. Despite global changes, the relationship between China and Thailand has always maintained a healthy and stable development. It has achieved fruitful results in many fields, especially in higher education, vocational education and other fields. The rapid development of cooperation has cultivated a large number of talents to promote the joint construction of the “the Belt and Road”. Liu Limin, President of the China Education International Exchange Association, believes that China and Thailand are geographically close, have cultural exchanges, trust each other, and support each other. The education exchange and cooperation between the two countries have a solid foundation and a broad future.

Sucessful Completion of 4th China-Thailand Higher Education Forum and International Youth Students Forum – China ASEAN Education Exchange Week 2022 at Guiyang University
August is a refreshing and beautiful time of year in colorful Guizhou, where we welcome guests and friends! On August 22, 2022, the Fourth China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Forum – International Youth Students Forum, co-hosted by Jiangsu University, Guizhou University, Guiyang College, and the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, was successfully held at Guiyang College in the form of online and offline integration, with the theme of “Youth Global Competency Training, Regional Common Development, Youth’s Mission and Application in Global Sustainable Development”. This forum is one of the main events of the 2022 China ASEAN Education Exchange Week. The main guests attending the offline forum are: E Xuewen, Secretary General of the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance, Liu Gang, Vice President of Guiyang University, Zou Shijian, former Vice President of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department of Jiangsu University, Zhou Bin, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department of Guizhou University, Tan Yonghong, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Department of Guiyang University, Li Ying, Dean of the School of Foreign Languages, Wang Gang, Vice Dean of the School of Culture and Media, and Wang Yao, Promotion

Hu Wenping Delivers Keynot at New Youth Global Competency Project and the New Youth Class Opening Ceremony
On the morning of April 15th, the China Education International Exchange Association held an online opening ceremony for “New Youth Global Competency Project” and “New Youth Class”. Hu Wenping, a member of the Party Committee Standing Committee and Executive Vice President of our school, attended and delivered a speech as a representative of the project institution. The event was also attended by Yu Yougen, Deputy Secretary General of the China Association for International Exchange in Education, Ma Yansheng, former Vice President of Beijing Foreign Studies University and former Minister of Education of the Chinese Embassy in France, Yao Xiansheng, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Southwest Jiaotong University, and more than 600 teachers and students from over 100 project universities. Yu Yougen stated that the New Youth Global Competency Project aims to cultivate students’ patriotism, enhance international understanding, and improve cross-cultural communication skills. He hopes this project can assist universities in cultivating international talents. Ma Yansheng analyzed the current background and national needs for talent development, proposing that global competent talents should possess patriotism, an international perspective, and a global mindset, as well as professional proficiency, proficiency in foreign languages, comprehensive skills, ability

School Joins “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Project” and Attends “New Youth Class”Opening Ceremony
At the end of 2021, the Education International Exchange Association of the Ministry of Education responded to our school’s application for the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program”. Following research and expert evaluation, our school was approved to join the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program”. Shanxi University of Finance and Economics became one of the first universities in the country to participate in the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program”. The New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Program is a new era youth quality and ability training program established by the China Education International Exchange Association directly under the Ministry of Education to innovate talent training models, accelerate the cultivation of high-level international talents with a global perspective, international communication ability, and international competitiveness. Out of the first batch of 59 selected universities nationwide, which includes 35 “Double First Class” universities and “Double First Class” discipline construction universities. Our university is the only one selected in Shanxi Province. On April 15th, the “New Youth Global Competency Talent Training Project” and the online opening ceremony of the “New Youth Class” were held in Beijing, sponsored by the China Education International Exchange Association. The event was attended by

Seminar on China Ocean University and China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance Held
On March 4, 2022, Ocean University of China and the China Thailand Higher Education Cooperation Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the “China Thailand Higher Education Alliance”) held their first online work seminar together. Theseminar marked the first collaboration between the two organizations since Ocean University of China joined the China Thailand Higher Education Alliance as an executive council member last year. At the meeting, E Xuewen, Secretary General of the China Thailand Higher Education Alliance, introduced the establishment and development of the alliance. Zheng Xiaodong and Li Jingyu from the School of Fisheries at Ocean University of China respectively introduced the progress and achievements of the new agricultural and aquatic alliance at Ocean University of China and the China Thailand Ocean and Aquatic Center. Both sides jointly discussed the current situation, needs, content, and approaches of cooperation in higher education between China and Thailand. The two sides have the same goals in serving the country’s “the Belt and Road” construction, deepening China Thailand higher education exchanges and cooperation, and promoting higher education to serve regional economic development; Complementary advantages in terms of higher education resources and information, international talent training models and experiences between China and Thailand; Consensus has

Egypt China University Establishes Beijing Representative Office
Cairo, March 16 (Xinhua) – China University in Egypt held the unveiling ceremony for its Beijing Representative Office on March 16. Wang Shenggang, Minister of Education and Technology Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, Kalima, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China University in Egypt, along with leaders and teacher representatives from the headquarters and Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt, as well as representatives from partner universities such as Beijing Language and Culture University, Northeastern University of Finance and Economics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Taiyuan University of Technology, and Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, attended the event online. Wang Shenggang stated in his speech that the University of China in Egypt is the only Chinese named university in Egypt, North Africa, and even the Middle East. It is a symbol of friendship between the two peoples and has trained a large number of talents who understand China and are committed to China Egypt friendship since its establishment. At present, Egypt’s economic and social development is strong, and there is a high demand for talents, especially applied technical talents. The future of international education cooperation with China is promising, and the current is a good opportunity

Successful Launch of Summer Online Training Program for Chinese Universities in Egypt
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

Accelerate the Cultivation of Top-notch Talents with Global Competence in the New Era
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

The Opening of the Beijing Representative Office of China University in Egypt Marks a New Phase in Strengthening Cooperation between China and Egypt in Higher Education
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

Ocean University of China, EWIE Research Institutes Discuss Higher Education Cooperation between China and Thailand
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

Dean Wang Wei Champions International Education Cooperation in Global Education News interviews
Mr. Wang Wei, CEO of EWIE and Wiseway International, was interviewed by The PIE News at the beginning of the year. He discussed the impact of the epidemic on international education, including the effects on students going abroad, changes in destination countries, employment opportunities for returning students, and the prospects of the study abroad industry in China, which brought us many new perspectives and thoughts. In the interview, Mr. Wang Wei first briefly introduced EWIE. Founded in 1999, Wiseway has been dedicated to international educational research and services for over 22 years. EWIE have 15 offices in China, mainly conducting enrollment work for 15 countries including the United Kingdom and the United States. In 2008, the customer base of EWIE expanded from students and parents to educational institutions, starting with an international preparatory course, and has been operating in 10 Chinese universities, recruiting approximately 800 to 1000 students annually. As an international educational research and service institution, EWIE cover China’s educational research, project development, and university cooperation. We always insist on directly serving students and providing services to universities, from long-term academic education to shorter semester exchanges and two-week learning experience projects. Mr. Wang Wei, an expert in the international

Top 10 News of EWIE Research Institutes in 2021
1 EWIE Research Institute Strengthen Theoretical Learning, Overcome the Impact of the Epidemic, and Expand Business Fields 2021 is the year of study. In the face of the impact of the epidemic on the international education and service industry, while actively making adjustments, the EWIE Research Institute, focusing on major historical events such as the centennial of the founding of the CPC and the sixth plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, has carefully studied relevant theories through internal discussion, especially the relevant discussions on implementing new development concepts and building a new development pattern, and strives to grasp the development stage of the times and combine business development with national development. In response to a series of new policies and measures on education reform and development proposed by the government in 2021, the research institute focuses on the core business development of the group’s “education”, “international”, and “service” keywords, strengthens internal learning, enhances business capabilities, integrates high-quality domestic and foreign resources, conducts multi-dimensional cooperation, and makes parallel efforts in various fields such as industry research, curriculum research and development, cooperative education, and international cooperation, creating good results. 2 The 3rd China Thailand Higher

EWIE’s Top 10 Memories for 2022
Actively carry out the “New Youth Global Competence Talent Training Program” to help cultivate compound international talents in the new era 01 Commissioned by the China Education International Exchange and Training Institute, EWIE is tasked with designing, planning, organization, implementing and monitoring of the “New Youth Global Competence Talent Training Program”. This initiative, supported by the China Education International Exchange Association, aims to enhance the skills and qualities of domestic college students. The project combines courses with practical activities to cultivate high-level international talents with global vision, international communication capabilities and international competitiveness. The project has been recognized and participated by nearly 150 domestic universities, and has been supported by international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program, UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, as well as domestic and foreign multinational companies. “Opening Ceremony of the New Young Global Competence Talent Development Programme (NYGCTP) Autumn 2022 Boosting Education Standards Contributing to the development of international education 02 EWIE is committed to promoting the establishment of education standards that are in line with China’s national conditions and have an international perspective, contributing to the construction of a