JIANGSU PROVINCE GOVT NEWS MEDIA – China–Bulgaria Education and Culture Cooperation Alliance Established in Nantong
Here is a translated and summarized version of a news article originally published by JIANGSU PROVINCE GOVT NEWS MEDIA. It reports on the founding of the China–Bulgaria Education and Culture Cooperation Alliance at Nantong University, highlighting key figures, goals, and the spirit of cooperation.
Summary of the Article:
Recently, the China–Bulgaria Education and Culture Cooperation Alliance held its founding conference at Nantong University. The ceremony was attended by notable representatives from Bulgaria, including Grigor Vladimirov, Chairman of the Bulgarian National Education Foundation; Eleonora Tankova, Vice Rector of Varna Free University; and Law Sarah, Secretary General of the Asia Bulgaria Association of Culture, Sport, and Tourism. Yang Ming, Secretary General of the Alliance, also participated.
The event was co-hosted by Nantong University and Varna Free University, and organized by the International Cooperation Office, the School of Textiles and Fashion, and the Institute of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Over 40 representatives from Chinese universities—including Guilin Tourism University, Shanghai Jianqiao University, China University of Geosciences, Suzhou University, Suzhou Institute of Technology, Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, Wuchang Vocational College, Wuhan Donghu University, Wuhan University of Arts and Science, Jiangsu Engineering Vocational College, Nantong Vocational & Technical College, Nantong Vocational University, and Nantong Institute of Technology—participated in the conference.
Wang Weidong, Vice Secretary of the Party Committee at Nantong University, introduced the university’s background and international cooperation achievements. He emphasized that the Alliance provides an opportunity to expand cooperation, deepen collaboration, and highlight the spirit of education connecting civilizations and creating the future. He expressed hope that the Alliance would contribute to advancing higher education exchanges between China and Bulgaria.
During the conference, the Alliance Charter was approved, and leadership positions were elected. Wang Weidong was chosen as the Chinese rotating chair, Petar Hristov, Rector of Varna Free University, as the Bulgarian rotating chair, and Yang Ming, Secretary General of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Art Design Institute and Specially Appointed Professor at both Nantong University and Varna Free University, was elected as Secretary General.
The founding conference marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Chinese and Bulgarian higher education institutions and sets the foundation for future cooperation in education, culture, and research.
