China Higher Education Expo Kicks off in Qingdao with Distinguished Guests
The 60th China Higher Education Expo began on October 12 in Qingdao with a grand opening ceremony. Among the attendees were Du Yubo, President of the China Higher Education Society, and Wang Guiying, Vice Governor of the Shandong Provincial People’s Government. The event brought together numerous vice presidents of the society, academicians, university presidents, government officials, and education professionals, highlighting the importance of higher education in China.
During the opening ceremony, Wang Guiying delivered a speech on behalf of the Shandong Provincial People’s Government. She expressed warm congratulations on the successful holding of the expo and emphasized Shandong’s rich educational heritage and its commitment to promoting learning and education. With over 22 million students in more than 38,700 schools, including 156 colleges and universities, Shandong ranks among the top regions in the country in terms of education. Wang Guiying highlighted the measures taken by Shandong to promote high-quality development in higher education, such as the “Double High” construction project and the “811” project for first-class discipline construction. She also emphasized the expo’s role in facilitating exchange and cooperation among education professionals and its contribution to the development of a high-tech nation.
Du Yubo, in his speech, acknowledged the significance of the 40th anniversary of the China Higher Education Society coinciding with the expo. He highlighted the four major highlights and characteristics of the expo. Firstly, it showcased high-tech educational technology equipment, with over 10,000 pieces of educational equipment products on display. Secondly, it empowered the high-quality development of higher education through innovation and leadership. Special areas were set up for international brands, scientific innovation, and achievements in teacher team building. Thirdly, it focused on hot issues in the reform and development of higher education, with over 50 high-level academic conferences and forums. Lastly, it supported regional economic and social development by hosting conferences and job fairs that promoted the “Jiaodong Economic Circle” and the role of higher education in regional economic development.
The opening ceremony was followed by visits to various exhibition areas by the distinguished guests. Du Yubo and Wang Guiying explored the informatization and smart education exhibition area, as well as the Science and Technology Innovation Zone. Lin Huiqing and Shu Lichun visited the practical training and mechanical and electrical exhibition areas, while Guan Peijun explored the informatization and smart education exhibition area and the science and technology zone.
The China Higher Education Expo provides a platform for exchange, learning, and development in the field of education. With its focus on high-tech educational equipment, innovation, and academic development, the expo is expected to contribute to the high-quality development of higher education in China.