Watching the introduction video of LNU
On October 30, 2015, the Thailand delegation for promotion of peaceful reunification of China, including Wang Zhimin, President of Thailand Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, Wang Linyizhu, Head of Women’s Department at Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, He Xicheng, Director General of the Thailand Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, You Dongjie, reporter of The Sing Sian Yer Pao Daily News, and Wang Guofang, President of Thailand Young Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce, visited Lingnan Normal University (LNU) in the company of Huang Zhongneng, deputy researcher of the United FrontWork Department of Zhanjiang Committee of CPC, and Chen Huakun, President of the Zhanjiang Branch of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. With great emphasis on the guest’s visit, LNU arranged Chief Accountant Lan Yanze, Director Deng Fengguang of the Office of International Exchange & Cooperation, Director Jin Yifu and Deputy Director Chen Dongying of the Scientific Research Office, Dean Wang Yaxin of the School of Business, Dean Liu Huiqing of the School of Humanities, Dean Cao Zhixi of the School of Foreign Languages, and Chief Librarian Chen Junqun, together with backbone members of the Collaborative Innovation Center for South China Sea Maritime Silk Road Studies, the Scientific Research Office and the Office of International Exchange & Cooperation, attended the meeting, and discussed with the guests concerning the possible cooperation and steps.
The meeting kicked off in a warm atmosphere after the Lingnan culture featured promotional video of LNU was played. Lan Yanze first delivered a welcome speech and introduced the basic situation of LNU in terms of the history, disciplinary structure, teachers and students, motto and ethos, and student training objectives. Next was Huang Zhongneng who warmly welcomed President Wang and his companion. Huang hoped that the two sides would establish friendly and cooperative relations. Deng Fengguang then introduced the exchanges between LNU and relevant units in Thailand in general.
President Wang Zhimin highly agreed with the educational philosophy and student training objectives of LNU after listening to our introduction. He told the story of overseas Chinese in Thailand based on his own growth. Chen Huakun introduced that President Wang is devoted to public welfare and cares much about the life of overseas Chinese in Thailand; he made a great contribution to safeguarding the torch relay of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Thailand; after Bangkok bombing occurred in July 2015, President Wang hurried to hospitals to visit the injured overseas Chinese and offered them help. Chen said that they came to Zhanjiang mainly for two reasons: to express concern about the disaster in Zhanjiang and to do something for Zhanjiang according to the will of President Wang.
In this regard, Jin Yifu said that LNU possesses many advantages and achievements in history, education, religion, culture, etc. He introduced the Collaborative Innovation Center for South China Sea Maritime Silk Road Studies, the platform for LNU to cooperate with the Thai side. Jointly built by the School of Business, School of Humanities, School of Foreign Languages, Ideological and Political Division and library, the Center focuses on the research into utilization of marine resources, development and innovation of seafood, sale of aquatic products and rice cookers in Thailand, and communication between overseas Chinese in Thailand and Zhanjiang. He expressed the hope to share the data on Zhanjiang and Thailand, in order to deepen the cooperation between the two sides. The breakdown of cultural barriers is conducive to achieving a win-win result and communication in trade and humanities.
President Wang responded that they can meet the needs of data sharing. When the LNU personnel go to Thailand for research or investigation, they may provide relevant assistance. Huang Zhongneng also hoped that President Wang will arrange to set up an exchange office or foundation to promote related work. In addition, the two sides had a heated discussion on deepening cooperation as well as study and cultural exchanges between Chinese and overseas Chinese in Thailand. At the end of the meeting, Lan Yanze presented a LNU featured souvenir to the guests.
After the meeting, Deng Fengguang and Chen Dongying took President Wang and his entourage to visit the LNU campus. While admiring the unique design of the campus, the guests expressed solicitude and affirmation for post-disaster repair work of LNU.
Finally, the two sides took a group photo at the Banyan Square. The exchange visit of representatives from Thailand Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China was successfully concluded.
Chief Accountant Lan Yanze delivers a welcome speech
Deputy researcher Huang Zhongneng of the United FrontWork Department of Zhanjiang Committee of CPC delivers a speech
Deng Fengguang of the Office of International Exchange & Cooperation delivers a speech
President Wang Zhimin introduces the delegation
President Chen Huakun makes a speech
Director Jin Yifu of the Scientific Research Office discusses the forms of cooperation
Chief accountant Lan Yanze presents a featured souvenir to the Thai delegation
Visiting the campus
Group photo at the Banyan Square
