ACC Welcomed a Delegation from Basic Education of Malaysia

On 25 April 2016, an educational delegation from Johor Bahru, capital city of state of Johor, Malaysia which comprised 95 educational officials, headmasters and primary school students visited the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC).

The delegation toured ACC’s Exhibition Hall showcasing the history of ASEAN-China relations, ACC’ foundation and its efforts to promote ASEAN-China cooperation in trade, investment, education, culture and tourism. Director Ms. Huang Ying of General Affairs and Coordination Division of ACC expressed her warm welcome to the delegation, and emphasized that youth was the hope and future, and strengthening ASEAN-China youth exchange helped enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two sides. She hoped the students could help increase understanding of the friendly relations between ASEAN and China. Deputy Director Mr. Sun Jianhua of Education, Culture and Tourism Division of ACC highlighted the youth exchange programmes, such as the Window for ASEAN-China Children’s Cultural Exchanges and Soong Ching Ling Cup “China-ASEAN Youth Football Friendship Matches”, which were hosted by ACC. He hoped that education and cultural institutions of Malaysia and its youth could join these programmes.

The delegation appreciated ACC’s hospitality and thoughtful arrangement, and highly praised ACC’s role as a one-stop information and activities centre. Mr. Mohd Hanafi Bin Samad, State Education Officer of Johor, said this tour to China provided an opportunity for the students to know more about China and the multi-culture of China. The visit to ACC had broadened the students’ horizon and he hoped that the delegation could build a long-term partnership with Chinese schools and promote students exchange and interschool collaboration.

The students presented a traditional performance, which was the climax of the event.