Good news, students! 🎓 China is rolling out the red carpet for Italian universities, offering over 100 exchange spots to amp up education ties between the two countries. 🌏❤️
On Saturday, Chinese Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng announced at the China-Italy University Rectors Dialogue in Beijing that China will provide at least five fully funded exchange opportunities to each of the 22 Italian universities at the event. How cool is that? 🤩
At the ceremony, the Italian leg of a high-level initiative to double European youth exchanges in China was launched. Several universities from both sides also teamed up to sign agreements for joint research centers and campuses. 🏫🤝
\"Right now, China and Italy are like besties in education exchanges and cooperation!\" Huai said, noting that China is the largest source of international students in Italy. On the flip side, Italy ranks among the top five European countries with students studying in China. Talk about squad goals! 🙌
So far, universities from both nations have established 45 collaborative higher education institutions and programs, plus nine international research labs focusing on cutting-edge and foundational disciplines and high-tech engineering fields. 🚀🔬
\"We truly hope universities in both countries can make the most of opportunities like short-term visits, student exchanges, summer schools, and joint training programs,\" Huai added. \"Let's boost deep exchanges among Chinese and Italian youth!\" ✨
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership. Over the past two decades, educational exchanges have been a big deal in bringing the two peoples closer together. 🤗
\"Over 700 years ago, Marco Polo's travels connected Chinese and Western civilizations,\" said Tiziana Lippiello, board member of the Conference of Italian University Rectors. \"Looking ahead, we'll continue the spirit of mutual respect and create more opportunities for young people in both countries.\" 🌟
The dialogue was a joint effort by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Italian Ministry of University and Research, with reps from nearly 50 universities showing up. Talk about a powerhouse meeting! 💪
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