Xidian's China-U.S. Joint Education Program Featured in China Daily's APEC Issue

Time: Nov 17, 2023

(Correspondent: Ji Yuyao) On November 17, Xidian’s China-U.S. Big Data Management and Application Professional Cooperation Program, serving as a prominent example of bolstering cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. and expanding high-level education access globally, was featured in China Daily's APEC issue.

During the significant meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden in the U.S., a report was titled ‘XDU joins hands with VT in effort to foster big data management talents,’ which highlighted the collaborative history between Xidian University and Virginia Tech. Under the heading of ‘XDU joins hands with VT in effort to foster big data management talents’, the report delves into the cooperative history between XDU and Virginia Tech, elucidating the advantages of the China-US joint education program. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of high-quality educational cooperation between China and the United States in cultivating international talents within the rapidly evolving landscape of information technology.

During his visit to the U.S., President Xi Jinping emphasized that the world is currently undergoing unprecedented changes, and as the most crucial bilateral relationship globally, the success of both China and the U.S. presents opportunities for each other. President Xi Jinping highlighted that the door to China-U.S. relations was opened by the people, and it is common interests that have allowed the two nations to transcend their differences. The shared aspirations of the people have enabled both countries to overcome challenges. President Xi Jinping emphasized that the hope for China-U.S. relations lies in the people, with the foundation, future, and vitality rooted in the collective efforts of the people, especially the youth. He expressed anticipation for increased interactions and exchanges between the people of the two countries, with a particular emphasis on promoting exchanges among the younger generation. President Xi Jinping called for joint efforts in continuing to script the story of friendship between the two peoples in this new era.

In the context of comprehensively deepening reform and accelerating the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, Xidian University's China-U.S. joint Education Program is committed to introducing high-quality educational resources from abroad. The program aims to foster the development of an internationalization platform for education, nurturing industry leaders equipped with exceptional professional knowledge, an international outlook, and a sense of nationalism. This initiative is envisioned to contribute significantly to the promotion of cultural exchanges between China and the U.S., global educational innovation, and the enhancement of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

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