In order to further understand and fully implement the important spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply, in accordance with the deployment of the University Party committee, on May 22, Beijing Normal University organized a symposium on The Spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's Reply to Pakistani Students of University of Science & Technology Beijing. Vice President Zhou Zuoyu, relevant leaders of the Student Affair Office and Office of International Exchange & Cooperation, and nearly 20 representatives of teachers and of Chinese and foreign students staying on campus attended the on-site symposium, and some overseas students' representatives attended it online through video. The symposium was presided over by Zhou Zuoyu.

At the beginning of the meeting, the participants reviewed the news reports of The Spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's Reply to Pakistani Students of University Of Science & Technology Beijing and the letter contents. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized in his reply that he welcomes the excellent young people studying in China and encourages them to communicate with Chinese youth and work together with young people from all over the world to contribute to the promotion of common aspiration and the building of a community of human destiny.

 

Students from more than 10 countries, including China, Pakistan, Egypt and Mongolia, spoke enthusiastically. Combined with their own situation, they reported their experience of learning the spirit of General Secretary's reply letter, shared their learning and life experience in China and their anti-epidemic stories, thanked the University for its meticulous care for students during the epidemic, and expressed their love and support for China and BNU.

 

During his return to China, Huang Jintai, a student from Malaysia, received the anti-epidemic materials and care from BNU, and personally realized that "Life is the highest" in President Xi's reply and "The Chinese government and schools always care about the life safety and health of overseas students in China". Zeb Johar from Pakistan expressed his love for China. He said that with the efforts of the Chinese government, international students can live in a friendly and safe environment, and he never felt far away from home. Paul, a student from Egypt, described China's contribution to the epidemic by saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed". He said that China makes the world know more about true friendship. Arashi Sato from Japan saw the importance of unity through the friendship and mutual assistance between China and Japan during the outbreak, and hoped that he could become a bridge of friendship between China and Japan, contribute to the unity of China and Japan, and bring good influence to the world. Bai Yan, a Chinese student, put forward his own thoughts on the development of science and technology. He said that this outbreak is a wake-up call for us to pay more attention to basic scientific research. Young people should bear in mind the words of General Secretary Xi, strengthen academic exchanges and cooperation, and improve the level of science and technology.

 

Students from the Belt and Road School study initially, think seriously, and show their recognition and blessings to China and BNU after hearing that General Secretary Xi wrote back to Pakistani students of University of Science and Technology Beijing.

 

Soothar Tulsi Das, a Pakistani Student in BNU

Greetings!

 

I am so much inspired by President Xi’s Reply to Pakistani students. It’s mean a lot to Pakistani Students. Its proud moments for all Pakistani students and Pakistani people. Its motivation for students who are studying in China, also for those students who want to get further education in China. Not only for Pakistani students but also the students from all over the world. This message not just replies to Pakistani students but also showing their love for Pakistan. President Xi’s reply also showed the world how international students are safe and how China is taking care of international students. Also, student’s letters to President Xi showed how China is using modern technology to continue their study online. During the COVID-19 epidemic, China helps a lot to Pakistan, we are thankful for China, Chinese People, and the Chinese Government for helping and making bond strong between countries and their love. Now we are felling strong that in the future we have a lot of opportunities in the Belt and Road Initiative to make a bridge between countries. We are feeling positive and proud to be studying in China.

 

I am Tulsi Das from China’s Best friend country Pakistan. My Chinese name is Sū Dù Xī 苏度熙. I Love BNU, I Love China, I don’t know how to express my love with BNU, China. Because they gave us respect, love, everything more than our expectations. I want to say thanks to Professor Biliang HU Executive Dean of Belt and Road School BNU, who send us a letter to encourage and motivate us during this epidemic. I liked one thing very much that everyone in China is encouraging and motivates to everyone, that you can do it, you are the leader of future, Jia You, Jia You, 加油，加油。 I made many friends in campus and off-campus as well. Whenever I introduced myself that I am Su Du Xi from Pakistan, I received a lot of love and respect with this word巴铁. We are eagerly waiting to go back to China. I hope we have a good time again.

 

Thanks and Regards

 

Soothar Tulsi Das, Pakistan

Belt and Road School

Bejing Normal University

 

Sajjad Gul, a Pakistani Student in BNU

My Feedback on President Xi’s letter to Pakistani Students;

After I saw this letter, it made me realize that not only school who took good care of us, but also the Chinese government who cared so much about international students who were in China during the epidemic period. It clarifies that no matter who we are, where we are from, Chinese government treats us equally as Chinese citizen. After I read this letter, it made me feel so excited and warm. I do appreciate and thank to what school and government have done during this period. I will tell my country about what Chinese government and school did exactly and never forget all of your kindness. I really hope Chinese will get through this tough time and get back to normal very soon. Apart from this, emphasizing that China’s the principal of "human-oriented" during the anti-epidemic period, whether compatriots or international friends, we always put everyone's health in the frst place, all the infected should be treated. At the same time, for Chinese people, the grace of dripping water should be shared by a pouring spring, we are grateful to the international friends who provide support and help China in the fight against the epidemic, and we will provide all the help if they are in need.

 

Sajjad Gul

 

MPA–BEIJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY ZHUHAI CAMPUS.

 

MAY THU AUNG (Zhao Xingyuan), a Burmese Student in BNU

The year of 2020, under the good expectation of people, finally came, which should have been particularly good. However, a sudden epidemic has made everything less beautiful than expected. People in the world are panic stricken and unprepared.

At the beginning of the outbreak, when I was studying in China, I began to pay more attention to China's situation than usual, praying for China to come out of the disaster as soon as possible, and trying to do what I could. I also learned that in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, China began to implement the city lockdown strategy, and every city has sounded an alarm to suspend the use of public gathering and public transport. However, in the process of the whole people's anti-epidemic campaign, there has been discrimination against China in some parts of some countries. But even if it's been maligned, China has proved everything with its strength in the end!

 

Gradually, the epidemic broke out all over the world. It's heartwarming for China to start helping the epidemic countries regardless of the past! We also received the concern from teachers and School leaders. It's so warm! After the epidemic, China has shown friendship to the world and another new face. I hope China will get better and better!

 

Mainga Muwindwa, a Zambian Student in BNU

Over the years before coming to China I had read several reports and heard more about China. However, I had different perception and understanding about China. Some perceptions I had were that Chinese people are not welcoming and discriminate other races more especially black people. Basically, that was the biggest fear I had before arriving into China. Perhaps, I was proven wrong because I never encountered all those mischievous and unfounded reports, in other words, I have come to understand and learn that Chinese people are very peaceful and welcoming.

 

I wish to state that Belt and Road School imparts complete global knowledge. Through the knowledge and skills that I have acquired from well-rounded Professors, I can proudly confirm that my reasoning and ways of doing things have completely changed into a better person than before in order to address pressing global challenges with a winning approach.

 

In addition, that only takes visionary and enormous support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; my gratitude goes to the great visionary and inspirational leadership of President Xi Jinping for the love and care he has for the Chinese citizens and the world at large especially us the international students during this hard time of world deadly virus that has claimed lives around the world.

 

Studying at Beijing Normal University through Belt and Road School is very interesting, epitomizing, defining, dream come true, rare opportunity that has made a big difference in my entire life. I am very excited to be part and parcel of the Belt and Road School. I wish also to mention that I have managed to legally register my company in my home country so that I can do business with Chinese enterprises, I have decided to do so due to the good relations my country has with the Government of China through the Belt and Road Initiative. 

 

Once again, my sincere thanks to Belt and Road School for there profound hard work in making life easy for international students even during hard times of Covid-19.

 

Written by Mainga Muwindwa MBA, ZAMBIA

 

Stephen Arumasi, a Tanzanian Student in BNU

My name is Stephen Arumasi. I am coming from Tanzania which was eastern part of Africa continent. I am pursuing Master Of Business Administration (MBA) at Beijing Normal University under Belt and Road School in Zhuhai Campus which I was joined since last year in 2019. My purposes let me to study in China was including to grasp the skills, knowledge, technology and experiences used by China to promote and pushing forward economic activities through entrepreneurship which contributed to make China been more super power economically in the world. Through Belt and Road Initiative I hope optimistically that it will help me to be connected between China and developing world particularly my country Tanzania specifically in my entrepreneurship journey for sharing different opportunities which came from different social challenges facing developing world like Tanzania. Another thing I want to share for learning was how China addressed and fought against COVID-19. It was teaching me how professionalism was important specifically medical expertise and technology are so important during the fighting against COVID-19. China's government contributed a lot to make sure these stuffs working perpendicular and finally become winner during this fighting. Also I want to express my appreciations followed by thanks to whole management of Belt and Road school for make us more learning, studying and experiencing different culture, understanding, exposure on conducting businesses among Chinese companies and sharing values, norms, skills and perspectives among school members like top management, staffs, students. Finally I give thanks with appreciations to the government of China to give me opportunity to stay and study here and taking care of us through our school from last year up to now. My appreciations should pass to president of China, President Xi. Many Thanks. Hopefully I will be good ambassador of Belt and Road Initiative to the world to make this world better place for our future.

 

Regards Stephen

 

Prof. Liu Baocun of Faculty of Education, and Yi Sijing, a counselor for overseas students in School of Environment, encourage students to strive for Cultural Ambassadors and promote cultural exchanges among countries. Sui Lulu, director of Student Affair Office, and Cheng Hongguang, director of Office of International Exchange & Cooperation, affirmed the contributions made by Chinese and international students of BNU in promoting campus cultural exchange. All departments of the University will continue to build a platform for international exchange and youth dialogue, and constantly improve the quality and level of overseas education in China.

 

Zhou Zuoyu fully affirmed the important role played by Chinese and international teachers and students during the epidemic prevention period. After the outbreak, the students of BNU at home and abroad are affiliated with their alma mater and pray for China. They support the prevention and control of the epidemic in BNU by raising protective materials, donating charity funds and actively speaking. Teachers and students strictly abide by the school's epidemic prevention policies and management measures, overcome difficulties and actively participate in online courses to ensure the orderly development of teaching during the epidemic.

 

Zhou Zuoyu summarized the speeches of teachers and students into five key words: care, family, concept, cooperation and development. He encouraged teachers and students to understand President Xi’s reply spirit through practice, integrate the spirit of development, inclusiveness and sharing into their study and life, become cultural ambassador and bridge between China and other countries in the world, promote world cultural exchanges, and contribute to promoting the community of human destiny.