The Confucius Institute at the University of Montenegro, in cooperation with the Center for Cooperation and Education of Chinese and Foreign Languages ​​and Changsha University of Science and Technology, organized an educational and cultural visit of the delegation from Montenegro to China under the name "Chinese Bridge", in the period from July 3 to 12, 2023.

In addition to the director of the Confucius Institute at UCG, prof. Gao Qinglong and Prof. Milena Lipovina Božović, and Institute secretary Tamara Bulatović, who led the Montenegrin delegation, ten representatives of higher education institutions, as well as primary and secondary schools in Montenegro with which the Confucius Institute cooperates, participated in the educational visit. Prof. Dr. Irena Petrušić was a member of the delegation in front of the Faculty of Management Herceg Novi.

During their stay, members of the delegation visited two prestigious universities in China: Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing and Changsha University of Science and Technology, where they discussed with the leaders about future academic cooperation: exchange of students and academic staff, and joint projects of interest to both parties.

The delegation also had the opportunity to visit Xinlu Elementary School in Changsha and see for itself the quality and content of the Chinese education system and gain insight into different teaching methods.

Through various cultural and educational content, they had the opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and history of China, as well as with its modern side, which enabled them to gain a deeper understanding of this dynamic and rapidly growing country. During the visit to Beijing, the delegation visited famous historical places: the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and the unique Beijing district "Hutong". Then they also visited Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, a famous national park in this province under the protection of UNESCO - according to the Institute.

The delegation also visited Shenzhen, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, which plays a key role in China's economic development. A visit to Shenzhen provided a deeper understanding of the economic, technological and cultural trends shaping modern China.

The visit was enriched by the exchange of experiences and ideas, with the aim of deepening the cooperation between Montenegro and China. The importance of intercultural exchange and cooperation in the field of education was confirmed. The Confucius Institute continues to work on strengthening ties and deepening understanding between Montenegro and China through future initiatives and joint educational projects.

Projects like this one - the "Chinese Bridge" contribute to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between these two countries.

Since September 2017, the Confucius Institute has been organizing Chinese language courses in Herceg Novi at the Faculty of Management. You can see more information here.