SCBC Holds Opening Ceremony for All 2026 Freshmen
On September 14, SCBC held the opening ceremony for all 2026 freshmen in the gymnasium. A total of 3,920 freshmen attended the event in two groups. University leaders, heads of administrative departments, and deans of the schools attended the ceremony to welcome the new students to campus.
Acting President Chen Linhan delivered “The First Lecture of University” to incoming freshmen. He noted that society and industries arecurrently changing rapidly, and artificial intelligence is influencing both learning and work. Artificial intelligence can help students search for materials, organize information, and improve learning efficiency, but it cannot replace independent thinking, value judgments, and personal responsibility. He urged students to use smart tools appropriately, actively verify information, and not to simply accept ready-made answers. ChenLinhan encouraged students to build a solid foundation in their major while also exploring knowledge in other fields, and to enhance their skills in foreign languages, communication, data analysis, and problem-solving. He also encouraged students to actively participate in practical training, academic competitions, and social practice activities, applying classroom knowledge to real-world problems, gaining experience through action, and continuously refining their ideas.
Xijing University Visits SCBC for Postgraduate Education Exchange
On September 14, a delegation from Xijing University visited SCBC to discuss postgraduate education, joint talent development, and the establishment of master’s degree-granting authority. The meeting was attended by heads of relevant departments from both institutions, deans of schools, and heads of professional master’s degree programs development sites.
SCBC provided an overview of its institutional profile, progress in discipline development, and efforts related to applying for master’s degree-granting authority. Xijing University shared its experiences in postgraduate education, the development of graduate supervisors, and the establishment of research platforms and practical training bases. The two sides also discussed joint training of postgraduate students, faculty exchanges, and disciplinary collaboration.
Following the exchange, Xijing University held a special information session for students at our university interested in applying for postgraduate programs. The session covered the university’s overview, postgraduate program offerings, and application policies, and provided advice on preparing for the entrance exams.
SCBC Executive President Zhang Hanlin Attends the Sixth Academic Forum on Global Economic Governance
The 6th Academic Forum on Global Economic Governance was recently held at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. With the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community and Knowledge Innovation in Global Economic Governance,” this year’s forum was jointly organized by several universities and research institutions, drawing over 100 experts and scholars from across the country.
Professor Zhang Hanlin, Executive President of SCBC and Dean of the Institute of Area Studies, attended the forum as an invited guest and delivered a keynote speech titled “The Turning Point of War and the Restructuring of International Economic and Trade Rules.” He noted that while war impacts international trade and economic activities, changes in international rules also depend on various factors, including national power, institutional design, and enforcement capabilities.
Zhang Hanlin pointed out that as China participates in the development of international economic and trade rules, it should continue toleverage its trade and industrial strengths while strengthening its capabilities in areas such as finance, technology, transportation,and legal services, and promote implementable international cooperation in key transportation corridors and supplies essential to people’s livelihoods.
The forum also featured discussions on topics including Asia-Pacific cooperation, reforms in global economic governance, an open world economy, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and green development.
SCBC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UTAR
Recently, SCBC formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia, marking the official launch of cooperation between the two universities.
In late June of this year, a delegation from UTAR visited SCBC, and the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on student exchange programs. During the summer, relevant officials from our university paid a return visit to UTAR, where they held in-depth discussions ontopics such as “2+2” joint degree programs, student exchanges, and academic collaboration, further solidifying the foundation for cooperation.
This signing lays the groundwork for student exchanges, joint degree programs, and academic collaboration between the two universities. The student exchange agreement is currently being finalized, with both parties planning to offer a set number of tuition-free exchange spots each academic year. This represents a significant step forward for our university in expanding its network of partnerships with Malaysian universities and advancing international exchange and talent development.