The Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) Alumni Association in Indonesia was launched in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, on April 15.
At the inaugural ceremony, Wang Dinghua, secretary of the CPC BFSU committee, extended his warm congratulations on the formation of the association and introduced BFSU's recent advancements in various fields, such as faculty development, academic disciplines, talent cultivation, scientific research, artificial intelligence and in its contributions to the Belt and Road Initiative.
This year, the university looks to reach out to its alumni and organize open-day activities, allowing them to establish a closer connection and deeper bond with their alma mater, Wang said.
He put forward his expectations for the association, including strengthening ties among the alumni and building a complete network for BFSU alumni worldwide, as well as establishing a new pattern of educational and cultural cooperation and helping promote friendly relations between China and Indonesia.
Wu Wenxia, a former senior Indonesian language professor at BFSU's School of Asian Studies, conveyed her best wishes via video message, encouraging the alumni association to play a pivotal role in fostering Sino-Indonesian friendship.
Yu Qianliang, the newly elected acting president of the association, expressed gratitude for the establishment of the alumni association, stating that it provides a home for all BFSU alumni in the country.
He pledged to work diligently under the supervision and guidance of the university and the BFSU General Alumni Association to build a robust organization that serves both its members and the alma mater. It also looks to contribute to the Sino-Indonesian community with a shared future and support the development of China's major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.
In a speech representing alumni, Wu Zhihui, a graduate majoring in Indonesian, extended his thanks for the education he received at BFSU, which equipped him with linguistic skills for multiple roles across various sectors, including his involvement in major Sino-Indonesian cooperation projects such as the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway.
The ceremony also deliberated and approved the constitution of the newly established alumni association and announced its board of directors.
