News Network (Correspondent: Yang Xiaoyu) – On October 22, the opening ceremony for international students of Wuhan Technical University for the 2026–2027 academic year was held in Yiyun Building. Fifty-two new students from nine countries, namely Kazakhstan, Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Turkmenistan, gathered at Lingjiashan to embark on their academic journeys. Yi Haisheng, Vice President of the university, attended the ceremony and delivered an address. Gui Yi, Party Secretary of the School of Foreign Languages and International Trade, Zhang Ziyi, Dean of theInternational College, Huang Jingjing, Vice Dean of the School of Foreign Languages and International Trade, together with faculty and student representatives, took part in the ceremony.

         At the ceremony, Yi Haisheng delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the university. He introduced that the university adheres to internationalized education, has established cooperation channels with universities and educational institutions in many countries, and has trained more than a thousand international students in total. He encouraged the new international students to adapt to campus life as soon as possible, integrate into the community with an inclusive and open mindset, take the initiative to exchange and learn with Chinese teachers and students, and build friendships with classmates from all countries; persevere and forge ahead in Chinese learning, and grow into young forces that promote exchanges and cooperation between China and foreign countries.

           SUTOMO SURYANTO , an international student from Indonesia, spoke on behalf of the new international students. He recalled the heartwarming experience when teachers and fellow students greeted him at the airport upon his arrival in Wuhan, and expressed his gratitude for the thoughtful care from the university and faculty.He shared his hope to work for Chinese enterprises in the future, conduct his work proficiently in Chinese, and serve as a bridge for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. He pledged to make the most of his time on campus, immerse himself in Chinese language learning and Chinese culture, and meet the challenges of his academic journey with confidence.

            During the admission education session, Police Officer Cao Xin from the Population (Exit-Entry) Management Brigade of Wuhan East Lake New Technology Development Zone Branch, Wuhan Public Security Bureau, was invited to deliver a legal lecture. Combining the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, he interpreted administrative regulations concerning visas, residence permits and other related matters. He reminded international students to stay alert to legal requirements, abide by laws voluntarily, and lay a legal foundation for their studies in China.

          Young people from different countries gather at Wuhan Technical for their studies, where the seeds of cultural exchanges take root. The university will continue to refine its international student training system to help international students in China achieve academic success. Meanwhile, with language as the bond and culture as the carrier, they will act as envoys for friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries through diligent learning and steadfast practice.

        Reviewed by: Gui Yi, Responsible Editor: Lou Xiuming