To promote innovation and entrepreneurship exchange between Chinese and international students and deepen the integration of international perspectives and practice, the College of International Education successfully held an entrepreneurship exchange and sharing session recently themed "Business Rhythms of the Silk Road, Innovation Without Borders, Wisdom for the Future". The event attracted over 30 international students from more than 10 countries. The atmosphere was enthusiastic and brimming with creative ideas, showcasing the diverse thinking and collaborative energy of young entrepreneurs in a globalized context.
In the wave of globalization, entrepreneurship has become a vital force driving economic development and innovation. International students possess diverse cultural backgrounds and international perspectives, while Chinese students are familiar with the local market and culture. The exchange and cooperation between the two groups can spark unique entrepreneurial inspiration. At the exchange session, using the question "If you had an apple orchard, what businesses could you create?", participants were shown relevant images and videos of apple orchards, and examples such as biomass energy development, apple-themed game apps, and apple fiber material development were shared to inspire international students to consider entrepreneurial possibilities across multiple fields.
The exchange session also invited Chinese students who have already started businesses to share their entrepreneurial experiences, including the origins of their project ideas, experiences in overcoming technical challenges during development, innovative approaches combining tradition and modernity, market promotion strategies, and results. International students were invited to experience the Atlas manicure entrepreneurial project and to hand-paint Atlas patterns to create product packaging.
From the ancient capital of Chang'an to the digital Chang'an, the spirit of the Silk Road has always been the spark of innovation, while openness and cooperation are the soil for innovation. This sharing session was not only a showcase of innovative achievements but also a bridge for the exchange of ideas, resource sharing, and teamwork among young people from China and abroad. The College of International Education will continue to use the spirit of the Silk Road as a link, integrating its unique business characteristics, transforming innovation into a practical force driving social progress, integrating entrepreneurial dreams into the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and continuing to write a new era of "boundless" stories on the world map.
Written by: Zhang Ruyi
Photograph by: Zhang Ruyi
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
