The Senior Seminar on International Circulation and Commercial Distribution for Belt and Road Countries commenced on the morning of October 28. The opening ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by the MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials (Shanghai), was successfully held. Chen Wei, Secretary of the Directly Affiliated Party Branch of the College of International Education, and Che Chunli, Associate Professor of the School of International Trade and Economics from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, attended the ceremony.
(Site of the opening ceremony for this seminar)
The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by President Xijinping draws inspiration from the ancient Silk Road, with interconnectivity at its core. By deepening policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds, it injects new momentum into global economic growth, opens up new spaces for global development, and creates a new platform for international economic cooperation. The Belt and Road construction focuses on building trade corridors, enhancing political mutual trust, and promoting cultural exchanges, comprehensively serving the international circulation. The seminar is committed to advancing cross-border trade and investment cooperation by building interconnectivity infrastructure and trade corridors, thereby creating a platform for trade exchange and collaboration between China and other countries.
(Chen Wei delivers a speech)
Chen Wei pointed out that this seminar, guided by the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, aims to provide participants from Belt and Road countries with a learning platform to gain an in-depth understanding of China’s development in the commercial sector, and to enhance exchanges and cooperation between China and these countries. He expressed his hope that the seminar would help cultivate more high-quality professionals in relevant fields for Belt and Road countries, while also establishing a platform for complementary advantages, openness, and cooperation among nations.
（Che Chunli delivers a speech）
Che Chunli highlighted the features and bright spots of trade between China and each of the participating countries. She stated that the seminar would enhance participants’ understanding of China’s business and trade policies, expand their international networks, and boost trade and investment cooperation among the countries. The diversity of cultures, she added, will enliven the discussions in this seminar, spark innovative ideas, inspire new thinking, and bring greater benefits to all.
(A participant representative delivers a speech)
Participant representative Natasha, Secretary from the South African Department of Higher Education and Training, expressed her gratitude to China’s Ministry of Commerce and the program organizer, Shanghai Business School. She shared her immense anticipation for the seminar’s engaging lectures, in-depth discussions, and field visits. She looks forward to exploring the critical global issue of “Global Trade Circulation” together with participants from various countries and Chinese experts, aiming to further broaden their intellectual horizons.
This 14-day seminar has attracted 38 participants from 12 countries, including Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Panama, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Gambia, Vietnam, and Zambia. During the program, participants will be organized to conduct field research and study in Qingdao, Shandong Province.
Written by: Liang Bo
Photographed by: Li Zheng
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
