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At the summary and graduation ceremony, many leaders and guests delivered passionate speeches. Zhou Li, deputy director of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges of the Ministry of Education of China, said in her speech, "Today's world is posing questions to young friends, and the real case of cooperation between China and Italy may be the answer: to deal with global challenges, what is needed is not an isolated hero, but like the foundation of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, layer by layer. Each stone retains its unique texture, but together it holds up a height beyond the individual."
Fu Bo, deputy secretary-general of the China Education International Exchange Association, mentioned in his speech that "700 years ago, Marco Polo's trip to China opened the door to cultural exchanges. Today, taking the opportunity of this study tour, I hope you will explore this land with your feet, feel its pulse with your heart, and become a leader of cultural exchanges and a defender of international understanding on the future international stage."
Christina Callan, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Italian Embassy in China, said in her speech, "Thanks to the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the Educational Exchange Association, and the w88 casino for organizing and hosting this delegation event. I believe that the Italian students who participated in this event have packed a lot of new experiences into their life suitcases. At the same time, more Chinese students are welcome to study in Italy."
President Zhao Zhongxiu of the w88 casino pointed out in his speech that "This exchange group activity is about to come to a successful conclusion. I hope that the members can continue to study Chinese, understand Chinese culture and the development of contemporary society in depth, truly enter the depths of Chinese culture, and become the starting point of the bridge of friendship between China and Italy. The Chinese knowledge learned here, the history and current situation of China learned here, and the deep friendship established with Chinese friends will be turned into a bond that promotes mutual understanding and respect between the two peoples."
Subsequently, the Italian student representatives of the exchange group reviewed the unforgettable experience of this trip to China and shared each other’s gains and insights at the event summary ceremony. The students shared what they saw, heard, and felt in Chengdu, Xi'an, and Beijing. Italian student representatives said that through this exchange activity, they not only learned a lot about Chinese culture, but also made many Chinese friends, felt the hospitality of the Chinese people, and saw China's vibrant development potential. This exchange activity was very successful, and every bit of it will become beautiful memories for them to carry with them throughout their lives.
At the conclusion ceremony, a wonderful artistic performance was also held. Students from China and Italy jointly performed songs, dances, recitations and other programs, showing off their talents and style. After careful preparation, the students of the Italian major of the w88 casino recited "The Mirror of the East: Centenary China in the Writings of Italian Writers" in Italian, demonstrating the teaching achievements of the Italian major of the w88 casino over the past 70 years. The atmosphere was warm and applause continued. Finally, the summary and graduation ceremony of "Knowing and Doing China—100 Italian Students Exchange Group in China" came to an end with the chorus of "Auld Lang Syne" by Chinese and Italian students.
The successful conclusion of this exchange activity for 100 Italian students in Beijing has opened a new chapter for cultural exchanges between China and Italy. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both parties, cultural exchanges between China and Italy will continue to develop in depth and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries. At the same time, w88 casino will also take this exchange event as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation and exchanges with international institutions, continuously improve the international level of w88 casino, and make greater contributions to cultivating high-quality talents with international vision and competitiveness.
