Beijing International Studies University (BISU) held its opening ceremony on Aug 23, welcoming 1,750 undergraduates, 780 postgraduates and 519 international students from 110 countries.  

The opening ceremony is held on Aug 23.

Ji Jinbiao, deputy secretary of the CPC BISU Committee and president of the university, welcomed the new students and shared his expectations for them to shoulder responsibilities, delve into their studies with diligence and self-discipline, think independently, foster innovation and embrace new technology.

Dong Haitao, a 2003 alumnus majoring in Korean and a CCTV correspondent stationed in Pyongyang, shared his work experience.

"With many talented people majoring in Korean working at CCTV, the most important reporting tasks on the Korean Peninsula, however, have always been undertaken by BISU alumni. I believe that it is because of BISU graduates' sincerity, steadfastness and dedication," Dong shared in his speech.

Qin Weitong, an outstanding student from the Business School of BISU who has won the second prize in the 16th Chinese Collegiate Computing Competition and the "President's Medal", spoke about his experience in participating in various kinds of competitions, saying that with a learning attitude, he can always explore new areas and command new technologies. He called on the students to "embrace challenges, foster innovation and strive to become versatile talents who forge ahead along with the development of technology".

Sun Xinyu, a national scholarship recipient from the School of Middle East Studies, also inspired the new students with her story of studying Arabic, French and English, as well as minoring in economic courses at BISU, earning over 30 awards in language competitions. "My interdisciplinary background has given me more possibilities," Sun said.

"I was one of the 28 BISU students in Paris to intern with the Olympic Broadcasting Services. We supported the live coverage of several Olympic events and received unanimous praise from the department supervisors, showcasing the positive image of Chinese youths with our language skills and professional capabilities," said Xiong Hanrui, a 2024 Paris Olympics intern from the School of Chinese Culture and Communication.

Two representatives of the new students also shared their heartfelt aspirations for the university time.

A badge presentation ceremony was held during the event when BISU leaders placed the university's badge on the new student representatives. The badge represents the university's history, achievements and its blessings and expectations for its students.  

The badge-wearing ceremony is held during the event.

The new students and their families highly praised the opening ceremony, saying they were touched by the university's spirit and felt the pride of being one of its students.