From October 21 to 25, Xiong Ying, Vice Dean of the School of Literature, Journalism and Communication, and counselor Gong Guan visited the International Kazakh-Chinese Language Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The purpose was to enhance the development of overseas internship bases and to support SCMU interns.

During a meeting at the institute, Xiong Ying expressed the desire to deepen cooperation, refine internship programs, and contribute to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, fostering effective cultural exchange between China and Kazakhstan. Mr. Talekhat, the institute’s director, praised the performance of SCMU interns and expressed gratitude for the support provided by the school. Both parties discussed further collaboration in faculty exchanges, student internships, and academic interactions. Xiong Ying and the team also met with four SCMU interns, gaining insights into their teaching practices, work-life balance, and academic progress, and engaged with students from the institute.

Group photo. Provided by School of Literature, Journalism and Communication

The International Kazakh-Chinese Language Institute became SCMU’s first overseas Chinese education internship base in 2019. Since then, over 100 outstanding interns have been selected to teach more than 1,000 Kazakh students. Leveraging this base, the school established the “Silk Road Affection” volunteer service team, encouraging young students to showcase the positive spirit of contemporary Chinese youth and volunteers on the international stage.