On 11 July 2024, Secretary General Shi Zhongjun of the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) hosted a student delegation of Summer Program for Future Elites of Competency in International and Regional Communication from Communication University of China (CUC) at the ACC. SG Shi had a cordial exchange of views with the students, briefed them on the robust growth of the ASEAN-China comprehensive strategic partnership, and encouraged them to deepen their understanding of ASEAN-China relations, keep abreast with the progress of cooperation between both sides, and make the best of their expertise to better tell real and vivid stories about ASEAN-China friendship and cooperation, so as to add more strength to building a closer ASEAN-China community of shared future.
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During the event, representatives from the ACC's divisions had heated interactions with the visitors by answering questions from the floor. The students all cherished the visit as a good opportunity to enhance their understanding of ASEAN-China relations and acquire a sharpened vision of the ACC's pivotal role as a bridge for ASEAN-China cooperation and exchanges. Some students also looked forward to having future internship opportunities at the ACC, so as to involved themselves into the process of advancing ASEAN-China friendship.
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