On February 22, 2024, the opening ceremony of the Chinese language training course (Phase 2) for the Indonesian Government-GEM-CSU joint engineering master's international training class in material science and metallurgical technology (hereinafter referred to as "Chinese language training course (phase 2)") was held at International Training Center of GEM Jingmen Park. Professor Xu Kaihua, Board Chairman of GEM, and Professor Wu Xiaofeng, Vice Dean of the School of Foreign Languages of Jingchu University of Technology, attended the opening ceremony. Teachers from Jingchu University of Technology, assistant teachers from GEM, and 28 students from Indonesia participating in the Chinese language training course (phase 2) also attended the opening ceremony.

Before the opening ceremony, a short movie on the outcomes of Chinese language learning was presented, vividly showing the 4-month Chinese language learning journey of the Chinese language training course (phase 1). A total of 51 students of the Chinese language training course (phase 1) trainees successfully passed the exam and received certificates of completion.

At the opening ceremony, Professor Wu Xiaofeng, as the head of the Chinese language training program at Jingchu University of Technology, introduced the lecturer team, curriculum, and training objectives of the Chinese language training course (phase 2). Chen Xiaoqian, Deputy Director of GEM International Training Center, also introduced the class establishment model.

"It is truly a privilege to be able to study the best metallurgy in China." Speaking on behalf of all the students of the 3rd Indonesian Government-GEM-CSU joint engineering master's international training class in material science and metallurgical technology, Nyoman delivered his gratitude to Chairman Xu Kaihua and GEM for the extraordinary opportunity to pursue a master's degree in metallurgical engineering in China, and to witness first-hand the state-of-the-art metallurgical processes at GEM. Looking forward to the next three months of his Chinese learning journey, Nyoman is excited that he and his classmates will learn Chinese in an "immersive" way, and by honing their language skills and learning metallurgy, they will strive to achieve higher academic performance, contribute to the development of metallurgy in Indonesia, further grow and develop with GEM.

"A timely snow promises a good harvest, Good Luck in the Year of the Dragon!" Chairman Xu Kaihua, demonstrated the beauty of the Chinese language and the depth of Chinese culture to the Chinese language training course (phase 2) participants, and explained the importance of learning Chinese from three aspects. First, for "face" and honor. Pongajow Viola Dheena and Siburian Donny Marihot, participants of the 2nd Indonesian Government-GEM-CSU joint engineering master's international training class in material science and metallurgical technology, have done well in the Chinese language training course (phase 1) and have progressed very rapidly. They have made great progress and are proud of the rapid improvement in their Chinese language skills. The second is to learn better about metallurgy and new energy sources. Without mastering Chinese, it is impossible to have an in-depth exchange of ideas, and it is impossible to master real metallurgical technology. The third is to promote scientific and cultural exchanges between China and Indonesia, and promote cultural integration. Deep cultural exchanges start with language, and in deepening cooperation between China and Indonesia, more Indonesians who know Chinese are needed to become a bridge to promote China-Indonesia cooperation.

Prof. Xu Kaihua, Board Chairman of GEM, expressed his hope that after three months of "in-depth" study, 28 Indonesia students will be able to understand Chinese and speak fluently, so as to further promote scientific and technological and cultural exchanges between Indonesia and China, and wished them all good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and have a good time learning Chinese!

After the opening ceremony, Chairman Xu Kaihua distributed carefully prepared learning materials and school supplies to the participants of the Chinese language training course (phase 1), and then enjoyed the snowy scenery as well as took a group photo to commemorate this precious moment.

Wang Shourong, Assistant General Manager of GEM, and Dr. Xu Pengyun, Assistant General Manager of GEM, also attended the opening ceremony.

Opening Ceremony of the Chinese Language Training course (Phase 2)

Prof. Xu Kaihua, Board Chairman of GEM, Delivered a Speech

Professor Wu Xiaofeng, Vice President of Jingchu University of Technology, Introduced the Faculty Team, Program and Training Objectives

Nyoman, a Student Representative of the Chinese Language Training Course (Phase 2), Delivered a Speech

Chairman Xu Kaihua Distributed Learning Materials and Supplies to the Participants of the Chinese Language Training Course (Phase 2)

Chairman Xu Kaihua and Teachers and Students of the Chinese Language Training Course (Phase 2) Took a Photo in the Snow