From June 17 to 24, China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) participated in the 2024 China Higher Education Exhibition, organized by the China Scholarship Council. The exhibition was a grand affair, featuring 32 esteemed Chinese universities and drawing the attention of nearly 8,000 visitors, including enthusiastic students and esteemed representatives from higher education sectors in Nepal and Thailand.
The CUPL delegation, led by Vice President Shi Jianzhong , alongside Zeng Tao, Deputy Dean of the School of International Education, and Hu Yi from the Admissions Office, embarked on a series of visits to distinguished universities and educational entities in both nations. These engagements were aimed at fostering dialogue on international education in China and enhancing admissions outreach.
In Nepal, the exhibition was graced by the presence of luminaries such as Narayan Kaji Shrestha, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kapur Lal, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and Chen Song, the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal. Following the inauguration, Ambassador Chen Song visited the CUPL booth and engaged in a cordial conversation with Shi Jianzhong. Shi Jianzhong provided an in-depth overview of CUPL's academic strengths and its approach to international student recruitment, expressing aspirations to raise CUPL's profile among Nepalese students and to inspire a new generation of legal scholars from Nepal to pursue their studies at CUPL.
(CUPL delegation with Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song at the CUPL booth)
In Thailand, the exhibition welcomed dignitaries such as Palang Pracharath, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Han Zhiqiang, the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, and Xu Lan, the Educational Counselor. They were present at the opening ceremony and later engaged in meaningful discussions with the CUPL delegation.
(Shi Jianzhong presenting CUPL’s exhibition to Palang Pracharath, Han Zhiqiang, and Xu Lan)
While in Thailand, the CUPL delegation explored the campuses of Assumption University, Bangkok Thonburi University, and the Confucius Institute at Chulalongkorn University. They explored educational features, student training models, Chinese language proficiency, and Thai students' interest in studying in China. Xu Lan, the education counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, met with the delegation at Assumption University to discuss educational cooperation between Chinese and Thai universities and legal talent training.
The China Higher Education Exhibitions in Nepal and Thailand were fruitful, drawing many young people and local educational institutions. The CUPL delegation's presence significantly amplified the university's international standing, deepened the understanding of CUPL among students and parents, and forged valuable connections with local students. This strategic outreach is set to bear fruit in cultivating a new cadre of exceptional talents.
