JAFIE invites Schwarzman Scholars from Tsinghua University to Nanjing for exchange

Apr 11, 2025

Upon JAFIE’sinvitation and arrangement, more than ten international Schwarzman Scholarsfrom Tsinghua University visited Nanjing from March 28 to 30. The scholars camefrom the United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Iraq, Namibia, andPalestine.

Executive VicePresident Shao Weiming, on behalf of JAFIE, extended a warm welcome to thevisiting Schwarzman Scholars from Tsinghua University. He introduced theassociation’s mission and activities, recalled the meaningful past exchangeswith Schwarzman Scholars, and engaged in a lively discussion on topics ofmutual interest. He expressed his hope that the scholars would visit Jiangsuand Nanjing every year for exchanges and study tours, and wished them greatsuccess in their future endeavors. He also encouraged them to share theirauthentic experiences of studying and living in China with the world and tomaintain strong ties with China in the years to come.

Chen Zhihong,Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee ofthe Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress, led the Schwarzman Scholars on a tourof the deliberation hall of the Standing Committee.Using clear and accessible language, he provided a detailed explanation ofChina’s political system and the history and development of the People’sCongress system, helping the young scholars better understand China’s People’sCongress system.

During theirvisit, the Schwarzman Scholars toured several notable sites in Nanjing,including the Purple Mountain Scenic Area, Niushou Mountain Scenic Area,Qinhuai Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, Nanjing Yunjin (Cloud Brocade)Museum, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by JapaneseInvaders, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, and the Simcere Art Museum. Throughthese visits, they experienced the profound historical and cultural richness ofNanjing and gained insight into the city’s technological innovation andcutting-edge industries. The scholars expressed their admiration andappreciation for Nanjing and Chinese culture, saying they were deeply impressedby the city’s history, cultural landmarks, and living environment. Many sharedtheir hopes for more cultural exchange opportunities in the future, and eventhe possibility of working in Nanjing one day.

At the QinhuaiIntangible Cultural Heritage Museum, the Schwarzman Scholars had hands-onexperiences with traditional crafts such asKunquopera performance andvelvet flower making. They also explored the beauty of other intangiblecultural heritage practices, including tea-making, gold foil crafting,guzheng(Chinese zither) playing, and lantern art, etc.

At theheadquarters of Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, the Schwarzman Scholars learnedabout the company’s development journey and admired the valuable artworkshoused in the Simcere Art Museum, gaining a deeper appreciation for therichness and depth of Chinese culture.

TheSchwarzman Scholars visited the Memorial Hall of the Victims in NanjingMassacre by Japanese Invaders to honor the memory of history and reflect on thevalue of peace.

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