On the morning of June 18, led by International Education School (IES), SDJU successfully hosted a remarkable China-U.S. Forum on International Chinese Education. The event brought together professional educators from both China and the United States, to discuss the future prospects of international Chinese language education.
The forum was moderated by He Ning, Secretary of CPC IES General Branch. Attendees included Wang Hongzhi, SDJU Vice President, Peng Ruirui, Deputy Director in charge of Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Ji Wenbin, Deputy Director of Office of Academic Affairs, Shi Ye, Deputy Secretary of CPC IES General Branch and Vice Dean, IES graduate supervisors as well as faculty and student representatives. Invited guests included Yang Yi, Chinese Vice Principal of YCIS Shanghai (Lin-gang), Yang Xiaodong, Principal of Pudong Lin-gang Middle School Affiliated to Shanghai Normal University, Yang Lili, Principal of the Lin-gang Innovation Primary School Affiliated to Shanghai Normal University, Huajing Maske, Assistant Vice President for International Partnerships of Wayne State University, and six principals from Beechwood and Covington districts of Northern Kentucky, U.S.
Vice President Wang delivered a welcome speech on behalf of our university, extending heartfelt greetings to the Chinese and American educators who had traveled from afar. Mike Stacy, former Beechwood Superintendent, gave a speech on behalf of the U.S. educators’ delegation, marking the official opening of the forum.
During the keynote report session, Yao Ximing, IES Distinguished Professor, delivered a presentation titled The Chinese Culture and Development of International Chinese Education. He deeply elaborated on the core position and driving role of Chinese culture in international Chinese education, offering participants fresh perspectives and insights. Huajing Maske, shared The Current Status and Reflections on International Chinese Education in American Primary and Secondary Schools, introducing the practical achievements and challenges in this field within U.S., which resonated widely with attendees. Professor Ji Wenbin presented on the theme AI Empowering the Construction and Development of Engineering Chinese Education in the New Era. Focusing on cutting-edge technological frontiers, he explored how AI can drive innovative development in engineering Chinese education, highlighting the immense potential of integrating technology and education.
Professor Yao Xinming
Professor Xiu Huajing
Professor Ji Wenbin
During the roundtable forum, principals from both China and the U.S. shared their insights, joined by Professor Dong Xuejing and Associate Professor Chen Quanjing, representatives of IES graduate supervisors for International Chinese Education program. Centered on the theme Characteristics of Chinese and American Primary and Secondary Education and Development of International Chinese Education, participants exchanged views on distinctive educational philosophies and teaching models in both countries. They also explored how these unique strengths could be leveraged to advance international Chinese education to new heights. The discussion was lively and inspiring, with ideas sparking fruitful exchanges throughout the session.
The successful convening of this China–U.S. Forum on International Chinese Education provided an effective platform for educators from both countries to engage in in-depth communication, further enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation in this field. The forum holds positive and far-reaching significance for promoting the high-quality development of international Chinese education and fostering cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and U.S. With joint efforts from all sides, international Chinese education is poised for a brighter future, contributing even more to the advancement of global multiculturalism.
