On November 11, 2026, the International College of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) hosted a special lecture for international students, aiming to help them gain a deeper understanding of China’s development in the new era and enhance their knowledge of China’s national conditions and Chinese modernization. The lecture was delivered by Huang Chao, Vice Dean of the School of International Education at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Shen Yizhu, Deputy Director of the Office of International Cooperation at USTC, chaired the lecture.
Titled Xi Jinping: The Governance of China and China’s Development in the New Era, the lecture explored three main themes: the significance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, helping international students understand China, and Chinese modernization.
Drawing on the publication and international dissemination of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, Huang discussed how the book serves as an important resource for the international community to understand China. He also highlighted President Xi Jinping’s interactions with international students, emphasizing the role of young people in fostering mutual understanding and strengthening people-to-people ties between China and the rest of the world. He noted that helping international students learn about China’s history, culture, social development, and current conditions can enable them to develop a more comprehensive and objective understanding of the country, while also building bridges for communication and understanding among young people from different countries.
Focusing on Chinese modernization, Huang shared practical examples of how social practice programs and visits to local communities and enterprises can help international students gain firsthand insights into China’s development. He encouraged students to go beyond the classroom, observe Chinese society, engage with local communities, and share their experiences and reflections with people around the world, becoming active participants and friendly ambassadors in exchanges between China and other countries.
The lecture lasted over an hour and was followed by an interactive session. Students actively raised questions and exchanged views with Huang on topics including China’s development and cross-cultural communication. Huang responded to their questions with insights drawn from his professional experience, making for a lively and engaging discussion.
The lecture was part of USTC’s efforts to help international students better understand China’s national conditions and development. It deepened their understanding of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China and China’s development in the new era and provided further opportunities to explore China from different perspectives. The International College will continue to provide diverse learning and cultural exchange opportunities, tailored to the needs of international students, and encourage them to understand China through both academic study and firsthand experiences, while fostering greater mutual understanding among young people from China and around the world.