Chinese Diplomats visitRoyal Global University

A delegation of diplomats from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in India visited The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) on Thursday as part of the ongoing ‘Diplomats on Campus’ programme, launched in 2022 to foster global engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
The delegation included Yang Xiuhua, Counselor; Zhang Hailin, First Secretary; Fang Bin, Third Secretary; Dai Zerui, Attaché; and Li Qinyan, Attaché. The diplomats had a brainstorming discussion with the RGU Vice-Chancellor Prof. A.K. Buragohain, in the presence of the Registrar (Academics), Registrar (Administration), Deputy Registrar, Deputy Director-Office of International Affairs, and other senior officials of the University. This was followed by an interactive session with RGU students.
Welcoming the Chinese Diplomats to RGU, Prof. A.K. Buragohain said, “We can send our students to Chinese universities for immersion programmes. People-to-people contact helps build friendship, understanding, and respect for neighbouring countries. Specially, collaborative research programmes can be undertaken.” Speaking at the programme, Counselor Yang Xiuhua said, “We appreciate that China and India are connected, and we place special emphasis on educational and cultural collaboration. We are excited and have every reason to push forward in the area of education. Collaboration can be developed step by step—first by establishing relationships between our institutions, then by assisting your university to connect with Chinese universities, and finally by signing MoUs to formalize student exchanges and other educational programmes.”
He pointed out that at present, only seven Chinese students are studying in Indian universities, with difficulties in obtaining student visas being a major factor. In contrast, more than one million Chinese students are currently studying abroad. On the other hand, he highlighted that India is now the fourth largest source of students for China, with the Chinese Government offering scholarships every year to Indian students.