At the recent national finals of the 8th "SFLEP Cup" National College Students' Intercultural Competence Contest held in Shanghai from Dec 13 to 14, Beijing International Studies University (BISU) teams won the second prize in the International Student Category and the third prize in the Chinese Student Category.

This is the first time BISU has secured awards in both categories, highlighting the university's strength in cultivating intercultural talent.

BISU's participants receive their awards and took photos with their instructors.

BISU's international team included Bahromzoda Samira from Tajikistan, Lee Sorya from Cambodia, and Henri Banushi from Albania, representing the School of Country and Region Studies and the School of Tourism Sciences.

The team used Chinese culinary culture as their entry point, delicately presenting the cultural significance of Chinese dining etiquette and social interactions. They also integrated the culinary cultures and social customs of their countries to vividly interpret the theme of "resonance and connection in cultural differences."

International students conduct case presentations and analyses in the competition.

The Chinese student team, composed of Zhao Danni from the School of English Language, Literature and Culture, Zhao Jiali from the School of Country and Region Studies, and a student from the School of European Studies, focused on the practical applications of artificial intelligence technology in global cooperation.

They analyzed cultural and social differences between China and Middle Eastern countries, using the CAK theoretical framework to explain the synergistic role of attitudes, cognition, and knowledge in cross-cultural communication. Their presentation emphasized that "global cooperation should be a two-way cultural dialogue based on listening, respect, and adaptation."

Chinese students conduct case presentations and analyses in the competition.

As one of the most prestigious competitions in intercultural studies among universities nationwide, the event united over 3,000 students from more than 1,000 universities across 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China, reaching a new level of participation.

Moving forward, BISU plans to use high-level competitions to further enhance collaborative training of Chinese and international students, promoting intercultural exchange and mutual learning between civilizations.