1. Conference on International Exchange of Professionals held in Shanghai
第23届中国国际人才交流大会在上海开幕
The 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, China's largest and highest-level platform for international talent exchange and collaboration, was held in Shanghai on October 21. The conference brought together about 2,600 foreign experts from more than 110 countries and regions, pooling global resources in science, technology, industry and talent. Numerous universities from across China took part, and several major talent cooperation projects were signed.
The signing ceremony for key talent cooperation agreements in session.
Why It Matters: The convening of the 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals underscores China's commitment to further opening up and optimizing its talent environment. By bringing together top global talent and building an attractive talent ecosystem, the conference drives scientific and technological innovation as well as industrial upgrading. It also serves as an international platform for professional cooperation, aiming to pool global wisdom to jointly address shared challenges, and demonstrates China's sense of responsibility as a major country in participating in global governance and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
2. World Conference on China Studies held in Shanghai
第二届世界中国学大会在沪举办
The second World Conference on China Studies was held in Shanghai from October 13 to 15, aiming to achieve broader consensus on advancing sinology and promote cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. The conference, with the theme "Historical and contemporary China in a global context", was hosted by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. During the event, the Shanghai Initiative on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations and the Flourishing of China Studies Worldwide was unveiled. About 500 guests from more than 50 countries and regions attended. Participants agreed on the need to maintain a global perspective, draw from China's practical experience, and continue to improve the knowledge system of China studies, offering deeper academic interpretations of China and contributing to the world with Chinese wisdom and vision.
The second World Conference on China Studies in session.
Why It Matters: The conference has provided a platform for in-depth exchange for the global community of China studies, bringing together the insights and wisdom of scholars from different countries. Its successful convening has effectively promoted international integration and innovative development in China studies, contributed academic strength to a more accurate understanding of China's history, present, and future, and advanced mutual learning among civilizations.
3. UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education Inaugurated
联合国教科文组织国际STEM教育研究所在沪成立
The UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education was officially opened in Shanghai on September 21. China's Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng signed the Host Country Agreement and the Operational Agreement for the institute with the UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who said the institute will become part of UNESCO's key global network of institutions. It will not only advance STEM education in China but also support UNESCO's vision for STEM education worldwide. The institute is the 10th Category 1 centre established by UNESCO globally and the first such centre in the Asia-Pacific region, and is an important step forward in collaboration between China and UNESCO to promote global educational collaboration and sustainable development.
Why It Matters: The establishment of the UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education in Shanghai marks the inauguration of UNESCO's first Category I center in China. This represents a significant step in China's active participation in global education governance and its contribution of Chinese insights and expertise. It also provides an important international cooperation platform for the global community, particularly for developing countries, to advance STEM education, cultivate innovative talent, and address shared challenges.
4. Global Smart Education Conference held in Beijing
2025全球智慧教育大会在北京召开
This year's Global Smart Education Conference was held in Beijing from August 18 to 20 under the theme "Human-machine collaboration: Fostering a new educational ecosystem". It brought together experts and scholars in the fields of education, technology and industry, along with frontline educators from around the world, to explore innovative pathways for the integration of emerging technologies and education. Participants discussed new practices in human-machine co-cultivation, co-teaching and co-learning, and discussed how to build a safe, efficient and sustainable smarteducation ecosystem.
The event also brought together more than 500 international and domestic guests and attracted more than 2,200 on-site participants. China's Vice Minister of Education Wu Yan delivered a speech in which he said China attaches great importance to digitalizing education, viewing it as a key breakthrough for opening new tracks of educational development and creating new competitive advantages. He outlined China's proposed framework for smart education, known as the Three New Ways and the Four Futures. The former includes advancing from digitalization to a new stage of smart education, establishing competency-based standards for cultivating talent and exploring new pathways for educational transformation. The latter includes cultivating future-oriented teachers and building classrooms, schools and learning centers in the future.
Attendees after the opening ceremony of the Global Smart Education Conference.
Why It Matters: The conference brought together experts from around the world to jointly explore pathways for artificial intelligence–enabled education, advancing the development of a new educational ecosystem based on human–machine collaboration. It not only showcased China's smart education solutions, but also provided practical models and a cooperation platform for the global digital transformation of education, accelerating the worldwide sharing of high-quality educational resources and helping to shape an inclusive and equitable future of education.
5. Belt and Road Forum for Language and Culture Collaboration held in Beijing
2025“一带一路”语言教育文化论坛在北京开幕
The Belt and Road Forum for Language and Culture Collaboration, with the theme "Promoting the spirit of the Silk Road, deepening mutual learning among civilizations", was held in Beijing on July 25. For the opening ceremony and the main forum, Professor William N. Brown of Xiamen University, Fujian province, Yu Xuemei, vice president of Shanghai University, and Fan Xianrui, vice president of the Open University of China, Beijing, delivered keynote speeches.
In a segment titled "Gen Z Dialogue with University Leaders", Professor Zhu Pengxiao, vice president of Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Professor Zheng Chengjun, vice president of Beijing International Studies University, Professor Ma Shinian, vice president of Northwest Normal University in Lanzhou, Gansu province, and Professor Wang Jin, vice president of Hunan University of Science and Technology in Xiangtan, were invited to take part in a crossgenerational conversation. They pointed out that higher education is shifting from knowledge transmission to competence development, with institutions increasingly adopting student-centered learning approaches and encouraging young people to critically rethink the meaning of success.
For the forum's roundtable discussion, eight presidents of English teachers' associations from countries including Azerbaijan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States were invited to discuss the topic relating Gen Z and intercultural understanding.
Roundtable dialogue with presidents of international ELT associations.
Why It Matters: By deepening language education and cultural exchange and carrying forward the Silk Road spirit, the forum built a bridge for mutual learning among civilizations for the Belt and Road countries. Bringing together international experts, the event explored higher education transformation and innovative approaches to language teaching, with the aim of breaking down cultural barriers and fostering people-to-people connectivity, thereby laying a solid public and social foundation for building a community with a shared future for mankind.
6. Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing
全球文明对话部长级会议在北京举行
The meeting, with the theme "Safeguarding diversity of human civilizations for world peace and development", was held in Beijing from July 10 to 11. More than 600 representatives from various sectors in about 140 countries and regions attended. The Beijing Declaration and Action Plan were released at the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. The Action Plan highlights 50 future development cooperation projects between China and other developing countries in the fields of culture and civilization in the next five years, among other programs. The event is co-hosted by the Publicity Department and the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
Sinologists pose for a group photo at the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. Photo courtesy of the World Sinology Center, Beijing Language and Culture University.
Why It Matters: The Global Civilization Dialogue Ministerial Meeting brought together representatives from approximately 140 countries, advancing the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative centered on the principle of "harmony in diversity". Through the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and a series of action plans, the meeting aimed to jointly safeguard the diversity of human civilizations and build a multidimensional global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. This injected strong momentum into countering the narrative of a "clash of civilizations", promoting mutual learning and coexistence among different civilizations, and deepening international people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation.
7. International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China held in Chaoyang, Liaoning
首届红山文化国际传播大会暨“新时代大讲堂”在辽宁朝阳成功举办
The conference, with the theme "Tracing the origins of Chinese civilization: Focus on Hongshan culture", was held in Chaoyang, Liaoning province, on June 14. Qu Yingpu, Publisher & Editor-in-chief of China Daily, addressed the event. The world’s diverse civilizations today must be collectively protected, communicated and passed on, he said. "We must carry forward cultural heritage, passing on Chinese wisdom by decoding cultural genes to help the world better understand China", Qu said. "We should empower communication through digital and intelligent technologies, innovating narrative approaches to bring cultural relics to life and make culture more engaging. We need to build bridges and foster mutual understanding, promoting civilizational progress through deepened exchange and mutual learning, advancing the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative and expanding international people-to-people and cultural exchanges to jointly promote the prosperity of civilizations and human progress."
A roundtable discussion of the International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China. Photo: Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn
Why It Matters: The International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China provided important support for the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization by deeply exploring the rich heritage of Hongshan culture, powerfully highlighting the continuity and inclusiveness of Chinese civilization. By leveraging digital technologies to bring cultural relic resources to life, the conference innovated approaches to civilizational storytelling while also establishing a high-level international communication platform. In doing so, it promoted the global dissemination of China's outstanding traditional culture and offered positive, practical contributions to advancing the Global Civilization Initiative and deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
8. World Digital Education Conference held in Wuhan, Hubei
2025世界数字教育大会在武汉举办
This year's World Digital Education Conference, with the theme "Educational development and transformation in the age of intelligence", was held in Wuhan from May 14 to 16. The conference aims to respond to United Nations' initiatives on global educational transformation and to jointly promote the development and reform of education in the intelligent era. Attendees included representatives of education departments from many countries, heads of international organizations, principals and student-teacher representatives from schools at all levels in China and elsewhere, representatives of digital technology companies, and experts and scholars. Participants discussed technological frontiers, policy mechanisms, application promotion and digital ethics. During the conference the World Digital Education Alliance issued several major papers, including the White Paper on Smart Education in China, the 2025 Global Digital Education Development Index, Digital Education Fronts and the Wuhan Initiative on Digital Education Cooperation.
Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, addressed the opening ceremony.
Why It Matters: The conference brought together leading experts from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on educational transformation in the intelligent era. Through the release of key outcomes—including the White Paper on Smart Education in China, digital standards, and a global development index—it provided important reference frameworks and practical guidance for the development of digital education worldwide. The establishment of the World Digital Education Alliance and the issuance of the Wuhan Initiative further advanced global governance and cooperation in education digitalization, highlighting China's active contributions to leading the global digital transformation of education.
9. Inaugural China–Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting held in Urumchi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
首届中国—中亚教育部长会议在乌鲁木齐举行
This meeting in Urumqi on May 12 aimed to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state at the China-Central Asia Summit. It focused on promoting educational collaboration and development between China and Central Asian countries, contributing to the building of a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future through the power of education. The meeting reviewed and adopted the Working Charter of the China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting Mechanism and issued the Urumqi Declaration of the Inaugural China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting.
It also marked the inauguration of the China-Central Asia Industry Education Integration Alliance and the Central Asia Institute of the Global Institute for Teacher Development, and established the China-Kazakhstan Institute for Outstanding Engineers. In addition, Chinese and foreign universities signed collaboration agreements.
Ma Xingrui, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, addressed the meeting.
Why It Matters: The Inaugural China–Central Asia Education Ministers’ Meeting marked a new, institutionalized phase in educational cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. The meeting strengthened the top-level design of regional education collaboration and, through strategic alignment and resource integration, established a regional model for educational cooperation in the Belt and Road countries. It carries significant regional importance as well as value for people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
10. Institute of Global Teacher Development Established in Beijing
教育部在京牵头成立全球教师发展学院
The Institute of Global Teacher Development, initiated by China's Ministry of Education, was officially established in Beijing on March 27. About 200 representatives, including teachers and students from more than 50 countries, took part in the first international teacher training program.
The institute, consisting of 21 universities and institutions under the leadership of the ministry, is based at Beijing Normal University. It aims to overcome the fragmented nature of previous international teacher exchange programs by integrating resources from various universities, streamlining teacher training initiatives and fostering a structured and large, robust international exchange system.
The institute will develop personalized teacher exchange programs targeting key regions and countries. It will also encourage top-tier universities to establish overseas teacher training collaboration centers, supporting local educational resource development and teaching reform.
The first international teacher training program in session.
Why It Matters: The Institute of Global Teacher Development has established the first national-level, institutionalized platform for international teacher exchange, effectively overcoming the fragmentation and dispersion that previously characterized international cooperation programs. Through large-scale and systematic international teacher training, as well as the establishment of overseas training bases, the academy promotes global teacher professional development and the integration of educational philosophies in a comprehensive and sustained manner, contributing Chinese wisdom and strength to the building of a high-quality global education community.
第23届中国国际人才交流大会在上海开幕
The 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals, China's largest and highest-level platform for international talent exchange and collaboration, was held in Shanghai on October 21. The conference brought together about 2,600 foreign experts from more than 110 countries and regions, pooling global resources in science, technology, industry and talent. Numerous universities from across China took part, and several major talent cooperation projects were signed.
The signing ceremony for key talent cooperation agreements in session.
Why It Matters: The convening of the 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals underscores China's commitment to further opening up and optimizing its talent environment. By bringing together top global talent and building an attractive talent ecosystem, the conference drives scientific and technological innovation as well as industrial upgrading. It also serves as an international platform for professional cooperation, aiming to pool global wisdom to jointly address shared challenges, and demonstrates China's sense of responsibility as a major country in participating in global governance and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
2. World Conference on China Studies held in Shanghai
第二届世界中国学大会在沪举办
The second World Conference on China Studies was held in Shanghai from October 13 to 15, aiming to achieve broader consensus on advancing sinology and promote cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. The conference, with the theme "Historical and contemporary China in a global context", was hosted by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. During the event, the Shanghai Initiative on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations and the Flourishing of China Studies Worldwide was unveiled. About 500 guests from more than 50 countries and regions attended. Participants agreed on the need to maintain a global perspective, draw from China's practical experience, and continue to improve the knowledge system of China studies, offering deeper academic interpretations of China and contributing to the world with Chinese wisdom and vision.
The second World Conference on China Studies in session.
Why It Matters: The conference has provided a platform for in-depth exchange for the global community of China studies, bringing together the insights and wisdom of scholars from different countries. Its successful convening has effectively promoted international integration and innovative development in China studies, contributed academic strength to a more accurate understanding of China's history, present, and future, and advanced mutual learning among civilizations.
3. UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education Inaugurated
联合国教科文组织国际STEM教育研究所在沪成立
The UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education was officially opened in Shanghai on September 21. China's Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng signed the Host Country Agreement and the Operational Agreement for the institute with the UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who said the institute will become part of UNESCO's key global network of institutions. It will not only advance STEM education in China but also support UNESCO's vision for STEM education worldwide. The institute is the 10th Category 1 centre established by UNESCO globally and the first such centre in the Asia-Pacific region, and is an important step forward in collaboration between China and UNESCO to promote global educational collaboration and sustainable development.
Why It Matters: The establishment of the UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education in Shanghai marks the inauguration of UNESCO's first Category I center in China. This represents a significant step in China's active participation in global education governance and its contribution of Chinese insights and expertise. It also provides an important international cooperation platform for the global community, particularly for developing countries, to advance STEM education, cultivate innovative talent, and address shared challenges.
4. Global Smart Education Conference held in Beijing
2025全球智慧教育大会在北京召开
This year's Global Smart Education Conference was held in Beijing from August 18 to 20 under the theme "Human-machine collaboration: Fostering a new educational ecosystem". It brought together experts and scholars in the fields of education, technology and industry, along with frontline educators from around the world, to explore innovative pathways for the integration of emerging technologies and education. Participants discussed new practices in human-machine co-cultivation, co-teaching and co-learning, and discussed how to build a safe, efficient and sustainable smarteducation ecosystem.
The event also brought together more than 500 international and domestic guests and attracted more than 2,200 on-site participants. China's Vice Minister of Education Wu Yan delivered a speech in which he said China attaches great importance to digitalizing education, viewing it as a key breakthrough for opening new tracks of educational development and creating new competitive advantages. He outlined China's proposed framework for smart education, known as the Three New Ways and the Four Futures. The former includes advancing from digitalization to a new stage of smart education, establishing competency-based standards for cultivating talent and exploring new pathways for educational transformation. The latter includes cultivating future-oriented teachers and building classrooms, schools and learning centers in the future.
Attendees after the opening ceremony of the Global Smart Education Conference.
Why It Matters: The conference brought together experts from around the world to jointly explore pathways for artificial intelligence–enabled education, advancing the development of a new educational ecosystem based on human–machine collaboration. It not only showcased China's smart education solutions, but also provided practical models and a cooperation platform for the global digital transformation of education, accelerating the worldwide sharing of high-quality educational resources and helping to shape an inclusive and equitable future of education.
5. Belt and Road Forum for Language and Culture Collaboration held in Beijing
2025“一带一路”语言教育文化论坛在北京开幕
The Belt and Road Forum for Language and Culture Collaboration, with the theme "Promoting the spirit of the Silk Road, deepening mutual learning among civilizations", was held in Beijing on July 25. For the opening ceremony and the main forum, Professor William N. Brown of Xiamen University, Fujian province, Yu Xuemei, vice president of Shanghai University, and Fan Xianrui, vice president of the Open University of China, Beijing, delivered keynote speeches.
In a segment titled "Gen Z Dialogue with University Leaders", Professor Zhu Pengxiao, vice president of Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Professor Zheng Chengjun, vice president of Beijing International Studies University, Professor Ma Shinian, vice president of Northwest Normal University in Lanzhou, Gansu province, and Professor Wang Jin, vice president of Hunan University of Science and Technology in Xiangtan, were invited to take part in a crossgenerational conversation. They pointed out that higher education is shifting from knowledge transmission to competence development, with institutions increasingly adopting student-centered learning approaches and encouraging young people to critically rethink the meaning of success.
For the forum's roundtable discussion, eight presidents of English teachers' associations from countries including Azerbaijan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States were invited to discuss the topic relating Gen Z and intercultural understanding.
Roundtable dialogue with presidents of international ELT associations.
Why It Matters: By deepening language education and cultural exchange and carrying forward the Silk Road spirit, the forum built a bridge for mutual learning among civilizations for the Belt and Road countries. Bringing together international experts, the event explored higher education transformation and innovative approaches to language teaching, with the aim of breaking down cultural barriers and fostering people-to-people connectivity, thereby laying a solid public and social foundation for building a community with a shared future for mankind.
6. Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing
全球文明对话部长级会议在北京举行
The meeting, with the theme "Safeguarding diversity of human civilizations for world peace and development", was held in Beijing from July 10 to 11. More than 600 representatives from various sectors in about 140 countries and regions attended. The Beijing Declaration and Action Plan were released at the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. The Action Plan highlights 50 future development cooperation projects between China and other developing countries in the fields of culture and civilization in the next five years, among other programs. The event is co-hosted by the Publicity Department and the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
Sinologists pose for a group photo at the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting. Photo courtesy of the World Sinology Center, Beijing Language and Culture University.
Why It Matters: The Global Civilization Dialogue Ministerial Meeting brought together representatives from approximately 140 countries, advancing the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative centered on the principle of "harmony in diversity". Through the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and a series of action plans, the meeting aimed to jointly safeguard the diversity of human civilizations and build a multidimensional global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. This injected strong momentum into countering the narrative of a "clash of civilizations", promoting mutual learning and coexistence among different civilizations, and deepening international people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation.
7. International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China held in Chaoyang, Liaoning
首届红山文化国际传播大会暨“新时代大讲堂”在辽宁朝阳成功举办
The conference, with the theme "Tracing the origins of Chinese civilization: Focus on Hongshan culture", was held in Chaoyang, Liaoning province, on June 14. Qu Yingpu, Publisher & Editor-in-chief of China Daily, addressed the event. The world’s diverse civilizations today must be collectively protected, communicated and passed on, he said. "We must carry forward cultural heritage, passing on Chinese wisdom by decoding cultural genes to help the world better understand China", Qu said. "We should empower communication through digital and intelligent technologies, innovating narrative approaches to bring cultural relics to life and make culture more engaging. We need to build bridges and foster mutual understanding, promoting civilizational progress through deepened exchange and mutual learning, advancing the implementation of the Global Civilization Initiative and expanding international people-to-people and cultural exchanges to jointly promote the prosperity of civilizations and human progress."
A roundtable discussion of the International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China. Photo: Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn
Why It Matters: The International Communication Conference on Hongshan Culture and Vision China provided important support for the project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization by deeply exploring the rich heritage of Hongshan culture, powerfully highlighting the continuity and inclusiveness of Chinese civilization. By leveraging digital technologies to bring cultural relic resources to life, the conference innovated approaches to civilizational storytelling while also establishing a high-level international communication platform. In doing so, it promoted the global dissemination of China's outstanding traditional culture and offered positive, practical contributions to advancing the Global Civilization Initiative and deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
8. World Digital Education Conference held in Wuhan, Hubei
2025世界数字教育大会在武汉举办
This year's World Digital Education Conference, with the theme "Educational development and transformation in the age of intelligence", was held in Wuhan from May 14 to 16. The conference aims to respond to United Nations' initiatives on global educational transformation and to jointly promote the development and reform of education in the intelligent era. Attendees included representatives of education departments from many countries, heads of international organizations, principals and student-teacher representatives from schools at all levels in China and elsewhere, representatives of digital technology companies, and experts and scholars. Participants discussed technological frontiers, policy mechanisms, application promotion and digital ethics. During the conference the World Digital Education Alliance issued several major papers, including the White Paper on Smart Education in China, the 2025 Global Digital Education Development Index, Digital Education Fronts and the Wuhan Initiative on Digital Education Cooperation.
Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, addressed the opening ceremony.
Why It Matters: The conference brought together leading experts from around the world to engage in in-depth discussions on educational transformation in the intelligent era. Through the release of key outcomes—including the White Paper on Smart Education in China, digital standards, and a global development index—it provided important reference frameworks and practical guidance for the development of digital education worldwide. The establishment of the World Digital Education Alliance and the issuance of the Wuhan Initiative further advanced global governance and cooperation in education digitalization, highlighting China's active contributions to leading the global digital transformation of education.
9. Inaugural China–Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting held in Urumchi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
首届中国—中亚教育部长会议在乌鲁木齐举行
This meeting in Urumqi on May 12 aimed to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state at the China-Central Asia Summit. It focused on promoting educational collaboration and development between China and Central Asian countries, contributing to the building of a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future through the power of education. The meeting reviewed and adopted the Working Charter of the China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting Mechanism and issued the Urumqi Declaration of the Inaugural China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting.
It also marked the inauguration of the China-Central Asia Industry Education Integration Alliance and the Central Asia Institute of the Global Institute for Teacher Development, and established the China-Kazakhstan Institute for Outstanding Engineers. In addition, Chinese and foreign universities signed collaboration agreements.
Ma Xingrui, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, addressed the meeting.
Why It Matters: The Inaugural China–Central Asia Education Ministers’ Meeting marked a new, institutionalized phase in educational cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. The meeting strengthened the top-level design of regional education collaboration and, through strategic alignment and resource integration, established a regional model for educational cooperation in the Belt and Road countries. It carries significant regional importance as well as value for people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
10. Institute of Global Teacher Development Established in Beijing
教育部在京牵头成立全球教师发展学院
The Institute of Global Teacher Development, initiated by China's Ministry of Education, was officially established in Beijing on March 27. About 200 representatives, including teachers and students from more than 50 countries, took part in the first international teacher training program.
The institute, consisting of 21 universities and institutions under the leadership of the ministry, is based at Beijing Normal University. It aims to overcome the fragmented nature of previous international teacher exchange programs by integrating resources from various universities, streamlining teacher training initiatives and fostering a structured and large, robust international exchange system.
The institute will develop personalized teacher exchange programs targeting key regions and countries. It will also encourage top-tier universities to establish overseas teacher training collaboration centers, supporting local educational resource development and teaching reform.
The first international teacher training program in session.
Why It Matters: The Institute of Global Teacher Development has established the first national-level, institutionalized platform for international teacher exchange, effectively overcoming the fragmentation and dispersion that previously characterized international cooperation programs. Through large-scale and systematic international teacher training, as well as the establishment of overseas training bases, the academy promotes global teacher professional development and the integration of educational philosophies in a comprehensive and sustained manner, contributing Chinese wisdom and strength to the building of a high-quality global education community.