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August 31, 2024 – The opening ceremony for the 2024 "Chinese Bridge" program – the "China Copper Industry Cup" Overseas Enterprise Supervisor Management Skills Training and the "Chinese + Mechanical Manufacturing & Automation" Exchange Program for Asian and African Youth – was held in Room 107 of the university’s administration building. Over 30 participants from Pakistan, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, and other countries attended the event. Song Kai, Deputy Secretary and Vice Director of the Nonferrous Metals Industry Talent Development Center, and Chen Jiangfeng, Vice President of the university, presided over the ceremony.

In his address, Song Kai extended warm congratulations on the launch of the program and expressed sincere gratitude to the university for its meticulous organization. He highlighted China’s significant advancements in mining, green materials, and sustainable development, emphasizing the country’s commitment to international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With approximately 500,000 local employees in overseas nonferrous metals enterprises, this training aims to enhance the management skills of frontline supervisors and technical骨干 (key personnel), fostering cross-cultural exchange and professional growth. Song Kai outlined specific expectations for participants and wished them fruitful learning and lasting friendships.

Vice President Chen Jiangfeng welcomed the international trainees, underscoring the university’s dedication to global education through initiatives like "bringing in and going out" in vocational training. The university hosts over 100 international delegations annually, operates a skills training base in Tunisia, and collaborates with institutions worldwide on curriculum development and research. Chen noted the critical role of nonferrous metals in China’s economy and stressed the need for overseas supervisors to upgrade their managerial competencies to navigate global challenges. This program, he said, is designed to equip them with multidimensional skills to bolster both personal careers and corporate competitiveness.

Munkhzaya, a participant from Mongolia, spoke on behalf of trainees, thanking organizers for this platform to enhance skills and foster international cooperation. She looks forward to exchanging knowledge with peers and contributing to the nonferrous metals industry’s growth.

The university tailored the program through close coordination with the Nonferrous Metals Industry Talent Development Center, finalizing courses such as Chinese Language and HSK-1 Test Prep under the "Chinese Bridge" framework, alongside vocational modules like Technical Document Analysis and 5S Workshop Management, plus hands-on competition simulations. Cultural activities and robust logistical support were also arranged.

Representatives from the Talent Development Center’s training department, the university’s Division of International Cooperation &Exchange (Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs) , and the School of General Education  attended the ceremony.