Opening ceremony of the study tour for international students takes place in Hanzhong on Nov 17. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the international students' study tour in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, organized by Nantong Vocational University and Hanzhong Vocational and Technical College, was held in Hanzhong on Nov 17.

During the ceremony, Qiang Yi, Party secretary of NTVU, gave a speech. He expressed his hopes that international students would become cultural explorers by understanding the core spirit of Han culture and serve as ambassadors of civilization. This can be achieved by fostering cross-cultural understanding through sincere communication. He anticipates continued cooperation between the two institutions, allowing more international students to experience the appeal of Chinese vocational education and develop an appreciation for Hanzhong's cultural heritage.

In his speech, Li Zhigang, Party secretary of Hanzhong Vocational and Technical College, praised NTVU's educational philosophy and international achievements. He views this study tour as an opportunity to implement the cooperation agreement between the two institutions and to foster mutual learning and integration among Chinese and international students.

At the opening ceremony, NTVU and Hanzhong Vocational and Technical College signed a framework agreement for a joint training program for international students, marking a new phase in their international educational cooperation.

This study tour is a significant effort by NTVU to promote international education and enhance cross-regional cooperation. In the future, the university will continue to connect quality resources, build exchange platforms, and develop innovative international talent training models, contributing to the internationalization of Chinese vocational education.