Delegation from JNU Attending China Week Program at Confucius Institute, Rhodes University

From Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, the Confucius Institute at Rhodes University, South Africa, which was jointly established by Rhodes University, Confucius Headquarter and Jinan University held the China Week Program. A delegation from Jinan University attended the program. Members included Dr. Ban Chao, Director of Office for the Promotion of Chinese Overseas, Mr.

Li Lijia, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Office, Dr. Mei Linhai, Professor from College of the Economics, Dr. Tang Yuhua, Associate Professor from the same college, Mr. Wang Jinshan and Zhu Guiming, lecturer from the College of Arts and Dr. Luo Xiaoying from the Department of Applied Linguistics, College of Chinese Language and Culture.

On the afternoon of Sept. 29, the delegation arrived at Grahamstown together with the ambassador. They first attended a presentation given by students who came to China for summer camp in July this year. After listening to the presentation, ambassador Zhong gave a speech and highly commented on the students progress in Chinese language in such a short time.

He also spoke highly of the exchange between Jinan University and Rhodes University, for it would undoubtedly broaden the vision of the students. He also wished that students from South Africa could understand deeper about the development of China by putting it in the context of the history. Ambassador Zhong also attended a photography exhibition of Guangdong and East Cape conducted by four students from the two universities.