The second lecture of the Charhar Diplomatic Lecture Series of the City University of Macau took place this afternoon (16) at 15:00 on the Taipa campus. The second lecture featured Prof. Yang Jiemian, a renowned expert in international studies, to share his insights about the spirit of the 20th National Congress and understanding diplomacy in theory and practice. The event drew some 100 scholars, faculty members, and students to take part.
Guests attended the event included: Mr. Sun Xiangyang, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR (Commissioner's Office); Mr. Shi Shuzheng, Deputy Head of the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Prof. Yang Jiemian, Director of Academic Committee of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies; Mr. Zhang Yinan, Deputy Head of Policy Research Department in the Commissioner's Office; and Mr. Chan Iok Wai, Head of Department of Students of the Education and Youth Development Bureau. University leaders, including Prof Jun Liu, Rector of CityU, also attended the lecture.
On behalf of the University, Rector Jun Liu warmly welcomed Prof. Yang Jiemian. According to him, CityU has been nurturing young patriotic talents that meet the needs of regional and national development. “CityU has teamed up with the Charhar Institute – a renowned think tank on diplomacy and international relations – to establish the City University of Macau – Charhar Center. The University has been actively engaged in academic research and diplomatic activities to provide students with extensive learning resources,” said Rector Liu. Through this lecture, Rector Liu hoped that students and faculty members could gain a deeper understanding of the spirit of the 20th National Congress, better understand their missions and social responsibilities, and further advance their knowledge of diplomatic theory and practice.
Prof. Yang Jiemian – former President of Shanghai Institute for International Studies – is currently a research fellow, PhD supervisor, and the Director of the Academic Committee of the mentioned Institute. He has made significant contributions to international relations, international system, global governance and Chinese diplomacy. Prof. Yang Jie Mian has been invited to join CityU as a Distinguished Professor. On this occasion, he was presented with a letter of appointment by Rector Liu.
Prof. Yang Jiemian delivered an inspiring lecture. Aside from learning from the 20th National Congress, he spoke about the practices and origins of diplomatic theories. He also referred to the foundational connotations of diplomatic theories and the features of diplomatic theories. According to him, President Xi Jinping's thoughts on diplomacy are a key contemporary and international achievement of Marxism and Chinese culture. Prof. Yang advised faculty members and students to study and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress and to help promote Chinese modernization and national rejuvenation. He also encouraged them to learn how to manage dialectics in relationships in order to turn crises into opportunities in diplomacy and to create advancement in the midst of changes.
Students asked Professor Yang Jiameng questions about how to tell China's story and implement the new thoughts of the 20th National Congress during the Q & A session. The lecture was concluded a cordial atmosphere.
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