On June 6, the "Exploring Yunjian, Striving in G60" university student practice day series event — along with the China Zhi Gong Party Donghua University Committee's "Overseas Chinese and Foreign Connections Forum": International Student Face-to-Face Session — was successfully held.

This event, a highlight of Donghua University's 5th "Overseas Chinese Youth Culture Festival," was co-organized by the Songjiang District Talent Development Service Center, the China Zhi Gong Party Donghua University Committee, and the Donghua University International Education Center. It aimed to provide international students with an immersive experience through four key dimensions: scientific innovation tours, panel discussions, cultural immersion, and rural exploration — allowing them to deeply engage with the dynamic development of the Yangtze River Delta G60 Sci-Tech Innovation Corridor while enhancing Songjiang's appeal to global young talent.

Scientific Innovation Tours: Focusing on the Frontiers of Innovation

At the beginning of the event, faculty and students from Donghua University visited Shanghai ANPEL Laboratory Technologies Inc., gaining in-depth insights into the company's innovative achievements and industrial applications in analytical testing and scientific research services. This visit allowed them to witness the strong capabilities of Songjiang's high-tech enterprises.

Panel Discussion: Sharing Insights on Development Opportunities

The forum was attended by:

Mr. Hu Weiqiang, the Chairman of the Yexie Town People's Congress in Songjiang District

Mr. Wang Jun, the Deputy Director of the Songjiang Talent Development Service Center

Ms. Jiang Chenzhou, Party Committee Secretary of Shanghai ANPEL Laboratory Technologies Inc.

Mr. Shao Minghua, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai ANPEL

Prof. Yang Shuguang, Chair of the Donghua University Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party and Director of the Analytical Testing Center

Over 20 participants joined the event, including members of the Zhi Gong Party Donghua Committee and international student representatives from Donghua University's International Education Center.

Key Speakers' Highlights

Shao Minghua highlighted Shanghai ANPEL Laboratory Technologies Inc.'s groundbreaking progress in domestic equipment substitution, expressing hope that its technology and Songjiang's industrial ecosystem could serve as a vital window for international young talents to understand China's innovation.

Hu Weiqiang detailed Yexie Town's profile, including its socio-economic achievements, industrial integration results, and unique cultural-tourism resources.

Wang Jun provided a professional interpretation of talent policies such as work permits for foreigners in China.

Yang Shuguang shared prospects for enhancing the forum and exploring long-term collaboration mechanisms.

Liu Meiling, international student counselor at Donghua University's International Education Center, voiced students' aspirations for more practical exchange opportunities based on their career development needs.

Cultural Immersion: Hands-on Experience with Intangible Cultural Heritage

Under the guidance of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) inheritors, international students crafted "Mugwort ICH Gauze Sachets" through the "Jiangnan Folklore · ICH Inheritance" program. This experience deepened their understanding of traditional Chinese culture and showcased socio-cultural development under rural revitalization, with a lively and harmonious atmosphere throughout.

Rural Exploration: Witnessing a Model of Revitalization

The group visited Jinglingqiao Village — a nationally recognized model civilized village — exploring innovative agro-cultural tourism projects like the Jingmo Blossoms Botanical Art Workshop and Hidden Light · Floral Haven Boutique Homestay. The international students stopped frequently to take photos, praising the ecological beauty and cultural vibrancy of the integrated urban-rural development in Songjiang District.

Since May 2021, the Donghua University Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party has leveraged its distinctive "Overseas Chinese and Foreign Connections" characteristics to establish the "Overseas Connections Forum" initiative. The forum will evolve into a pivotal platform for University-Local Collaboration, Cross-Disciplinary Synergy, Campus-Community Partnerships. It will remain committed to promoting China's cultural heritage, narrating China's stories through engaging approaches, uniting overseas Chinese and international networks, and supporting global talent development and people-to-people diplomacy through united front efforts.

 

Source: United Front Work Department of Donghua University