Vice President attends joint conference in Beijing

Prof Goi (front row, most left) with organisers and other attendees

UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min represented UTAR to participate in the Joint Conference of Southeast Asian Confucius Institutes, held at Beijing International Convention Center, China from 20 to 21 July 2023. Accompanying Prof Goi was UTAR Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei.

The conference was organised by the Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF) along with Beijing Language and Culture University.

The opening ceremony featured an award presentation session, which was held to give recognition to newly established Confucius Institutes. Prof Goi represented UTAR to receive the plaque from CIEF along with Dezhou University (DZU) President Prof Zhao Changlin. The plaque served as a testament to the cooperative efforts of UTAR, DZU, and CIEF. This collective initiative was formalised through a memorandum of agreement (MoA) signed on 22 May 2023, for the establishment of a Confucius Institute at UTAR. Another notable event during the ceremony was the generous donation by China Literature Ltd to Thai Confucius Institute (Classroom) Development Alliance.

The conference saw representatives from 62 Confucius Institutes, spanning across 10 Southeast Asian countries, gathering in Beijing. Their objective was to exchange insights on the operation of Confucius Institutes, foster collaborative innovation, and collectively envision a sustainable path for the future. The conference also featured a range of engaging activities, including an expert forum, a case-sharing session, two panel sessions, and a concurrent exhibition showcasing resources for International Chinese Language Education.

Prof Goi (second from left) and Prof Zhao (most left) representing UTAR and DZU to receive the plaque from CIEF

From left: DZU Office of International Exchange and Cooperation Director Du Yali, Prof Goi, Embassy of China in Malaysia Education Counsellor Mr Zhao Changtao, Embassy of Malaysia in China Counsellor (Education) Mr Muhammad Sallehuddin Mohd Dilif, Prof Zhao, Dr Chong and UTAR Confucius Institute Director (Chinese) Prof Ma Yingxin

Prof Goi (second from right) presenting a souvenir to CIEF Vice Chairman and Secretary Zhao Lingshan (middle)

 

Read more:

1. UTAR signs pact with CIEF, DZU and Jining University, https://news.utar.edu.my/news/2023/May/30/01/01.html

2. DZU visits UTAR to discuss future collaborations, https://news.utar.edu.my/news/2023/June/09/03/03.html