Unveiling Ceremony of Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global & Academic Seminar on Journal of Vocational Chinese Education Held at BPC

On the afternoon of November 11, the Unveiling Ceremony of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global and Academic Seminar on the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education took place in Conference Room 4 of Jiangxin Building, Beijing Polytechnic College (BPC). A total of 22 experts were invited to the event. These included Yang Zhiqiang, Director of the Language Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, Song Kai, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee and Deputy Director of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Talent Center, Zheng Chengjun, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Committee and Vice President of Beijing International Studies University, Li Yuming, Former Director of the Department of Language Information Management of the Ministry of Education and Former Secretary of the CPC Committee of Beijing Language and Culture University, and Huang Kan, Chairman of the Beijing Education Association for International Exchange. These guests were appointed as part-time experts or researchers of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global, or members of the Academic Committee of the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education. The participation of these experts and scholars has provided significant support and guarantee for the development of the research center and the journal. Liu Chang'an, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee and President of BPC, Zhou Yan, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Committee and Vice President of BPC, and Shi Yuntao, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Committee and Vice President of BPC, along with heads of relevant functional departments and deans of secondary schools, were present at the meeting.

Scene of the meeting

The Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global of Beijing Polytechnic College (hereinafter referred to as the "Center") is a research institution established within the context of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the designation of Beijing as an international exchange center. The Center aims to serve as a think tank resource for the international development research of BPC. Additionally, it supports the college's endeavors to enhance its educational capabilities and facilitate the high-quality integration of industry and education, advance vocational undergraduate programs, and offer policy recommendations for the international development of China's vocational education sector. The institution focuses on research on "Chinese+TVET", international standards for vocational education, regional studies, overseas education, social services and training, and international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. By integrating high-quality resources both within and outside the college and bringing together renowned experts and scholars from the industry, the Center is committed to playing an active role in areas such as academic research, subject studies, university-enterprise collaboration, talent development, standard formulation, and policy consultation. Additionally, it is dedicated to participating in and supporting international capacity cooperation and providing decision-making consultation and intellectual support for vocational colleges that collaborate globally with domestic enterprises to promote industrial upgrading, thereby elevating international vocational education to new heights.

The Journal of Vocational Chinese Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Journal") is an academic collection hosted by BPC, published by Social Sciences Academic Press (China), and fully indexed by China National Knowledge Infrastructure. The Journal is published biannually, with academic support from the Chinese Pinyin Teaching Research Branch of the Society on Modernization of Chinese Language and the Beijing Language and Culture Association. The Journal is dedicated to sharing the latest academic advancements in vocational Chinese education and teaching, as well as "Chinese + TVET". It aims to foster academic exchanges and knowledge innovation, provide in-depth analysis of current topics related to the integrated development of international Chinese education and vocational education in the new era, and present readers with brand-new academic perspectives. Under the national strategy for the overseas development of vocational education, and with the strong support of experts and scholars, the Journal will advance the international development of BPC's vocational education and elevate the research on the professional development of international Chinese education to the next level.

Liu Chang'an delivered a speech on behalf of BPC. He noted that the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global will persist in innovating the exchange and cooperation mechanism, promote the integrated development and mutual promotion of education and industry, and foster the coordinated advancement of the international development of vocational education and the professional development of international Chinese education. The overseas development of vocational education utilizes "technology" as a connection and "Chinese" as a medium. Vocational Chinese education is well-timed to align with global trends. The Journal of Vocational Chinese Education, established by the college, will promote the integration research of international and vocational Chinese education, offering a platform for high-level academic exchanges and dissemination of "Chinese + vocational education".

Speech by Liu Chang'an

Yang Zhiqiang delivered a speech on behalf of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission. In his address, Mr. Yang highlighted that the integration of Chinese education and vocational education in the new era is defined by the professional development of international Chinese education and the international advancement of vocational education. He expressed hope that BPC will utilize the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global and the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education to design, plan, and implement version 2.0 of "Vocational Education Going Global". Through these efforts, BPC can contribute to building China into an educational powerhouse and advancing the country's modernization.

Speech by Yang Zhiqiang

At the Unveiling Ceremony of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global, Liu Chang'an, Li Yuming, Huang Kan, and Yang Zhiqiang unveiled the nameplate for the Center, witnessing this significant moment. Mr. Liu announced the list of experts and researchers hired by the Center and presented them with letters of appointment. Following this, five experts—Huang Kan, Song Kai, Huo Lijuan, Zong Cheng, and Jiang Liping—gave speeches on behalf of the invited experts. Experts agreed that BPC was a pioneer in establishing a research center dedicated to advancing vocational education on a global scale and launching a journal focused on vocational Chinese education in China. The college should prioritize top-level design, promote the integration of various resources, and advance the application of digital technology. Meanwhile, it is crucial to optimize faculty structure, enhance the international competencies of teachers, focus on the cultivation of international students, and foster a multicultural environment. Building on this foundation, it is necessary to conduct substantial practical research, including case studies, model studies, comparative research, and standard research, and establish a "Chinese+TVET" community. Its endeavor will support China's larger diplomatic objectives as a major country by promoting vocational education worldwide, serving as both a leader and a role model. The unveiling ceremony was chaired by Zhou Yan, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Committee and Vice President of BPC.

Zhou Yan presides over the Unveiling Ceremony of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global

The Unveiling Ceremony of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global

Liu Chang'an issues letters of appointment to experts hired by the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global

Liu Chang'an issues letters of appointment to researchers hired by the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global

Speeches by representatives of the experts invited by the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global

At the Academic Seminar on the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education, Liu Chang'an provided an overview of the Journal and presented appointment letters to the members of its Academic Committee. Experts, including Li Yuming, Zhang Shiping, Dai Qingsha, Wang Tiekun, Wang Lijun, Wang Shikai, Zhang Taozhou, Zhou Guoyan, Guo Longsheng, and Li Hongyan, were invited to speak on the "Chinese + TVET" and vocational Chinese education. The experts emphasized that the Journal should prioritize fostering social progress, promoting social development, and enhancing people's quality of life. It should align closely with the needs of national strategies and elevate its political stance. Simultaneously, the Journal must stay attuned to the latest hot topics and trends in the development of vocational Chinese education, timely share the most recent achievements and research developments in related fields, and effectively enhance the quality of articles, thereby advancing international Chinese education to a higher level and ultimately establishing a distinctive brand of higher vocational education with Chinese characteristics. The seminar was presided over by Shi Yuntao, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Committee and Vice President of BPC.

Shi Yuntao presides over the Academic Seminar on the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education

Liu Chang'an issues letters of appointment to the advisors and directors of the Academic Committee of the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education

Liu Chang'an issues letters of appointment to the members of the Academic Committee of the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education

Speeches by experts and members of the Academic Committee of the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education

The Unveiling Ceremony of the Research Center for Vocational Education Going Global and Academic Seminar on the Journal of Vocational Chinese Education marks a new beginning for the advancement of vocational education. Looking ahead, BPC is set to seize the historic opportunity for the overseas development of vocational education. By leveraging the research results and scientific research innovations of the Center and the Journal, the college will strive to tell the story of China's vocational education well, promote the spirit of Chinese craftsmanship, and contribute to an outstanding chapter in vocational education as China progresses toward becoming an educational powerhouse in this new era.

Group photo of all participants