A delegation led by Jia Wenjian, deputy secretary of the CPC committee of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and vice-president of the university, embarked on a journey to Germany and Austria from Oct 18 to 25. 

The delegation participated in a series of significant events. They attended council meetings of the Confucius Institute at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), the Confucius Institute in Munich and the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, and visited the Munich University of Applied Languages, with the aim of discussing collaborative projects and deepening cultural exchanges. 

One notable highlight of the trip was the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the art space at the FAU Confucius Institute.

The delegation also visited the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), the Chinese consulate general in Munich and the Chinese embassy in Austria, seeking cooperative opportunities and holding discussions with diplomatic personnel.

On Oct 19, the delegation visits the FAU and meets with Joachim Hornegger (L), president of the university. Jia Wenjian (R) talks about BFSU's recent accomplishments and global strategic plans, emphasizing its commitment to cross-cultural dialogues through academic collaboration. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Jia Wenjian acknowledges the pioneering work of the FAU Confucius Institute at its general assembly and council meeting, and reassures that BFSU will continue its support for the development of the institute. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

The art space has opened a window for the local people to learn about China, contributing to promoting cross-cultural understanding and facilitating Sino-German educational, cultural and artistic exchanges, says Jia Wenjian at the celebration ceremony of the art space’s fifth anniversary on Oct 19. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

The delegation meets with Lin Kai (C), Chinese acting consul-general in Munich and a BFSU alumnus, on Oct 20. Jia Wenjian expresses his gratitude to the Chinese consulate general in Munich for its long-standing support. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn] 

Jia Wenjian speaks highly of the collaboration between BFSU and the Munich University of Applied Languages and says he hopes the two sides will explore cooperation in more areas during his trip to the university, on Oct 20. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

The delegation attends the council meeting of the Confucius Institute in Munich and meets with directors, teachers and volunteers on Oct 21. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

Jia Wenjian commends the fruitful results achieved by the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna and discloses BFSU’s plan to work with the university to promote cultural exchanges between China and Austria at the council meeting of the Confucius Institute. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

During his visit to the UNOV on Oct 23, Jia Wenjian thanks the Interpretation Section for offering internship opportunities to BFSU students and suggests promoting multilingual and cross-disciplinary talent development and research collaboration with the section. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

The delegation poses for a commemorative photo with BFSU alumni working at the UNOV Translation Section on Oct 23. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]

On Oct 23, the delegation visits the Chinese embassy in Austria and meets with Qi Mei and Chen Ping, officials from the embassy and BFSU alumni. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn]