Sichuan International Studies University (SISU) has launched its first overseas non-degree education program in partnership with LSPR Institute of Communication and Business in Indonesia, establishing a Chinese Language and Culture Center aimed at expanding Chinese language education and supporting educational and business exchanges between the two countries.

SISU President Zhu Chaowei led a three-member delegation to Indonesia from Nov. 3 to 5 to advance the partnership, visiting LSPR's Transpark and Sudirman Park campuses and meeting with university administrators, faculty and students.

During the visit, the two institutions held a signing and unveiling ceremony for the LSPR-SISU Chinese Language and Culture Center, attended by nearly 100 representatives from government agencies, universities, businesses and media organizations in China and Indonesia.

Speaking at the ceremony, Zhu said the center would draw on the educational resources of both institutions to offer general Chinese language courses, industry-specific Chinese language training, Chinese teacher training and study tours. He also outlined plans to establish the center as a recognized provider of Chinese language education in Indonesia.

Prita Kemal Gani, founder and CEO of LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, was among the speakers at the ceremony. Other speakers included Geng Hailing, counselor at the Chinese Mission to ASEAN; Jona Widhagdo Putri, vice chair of the China Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Endah T.D. Retnoastuti, director general for cultural diplomacy, promotion and cooperation at Indonesia's Ministry of Culture; and Al Busyra Basnur, president of the Indonesia-China Friendship Association.

The two universities also held a meeting to coordinate the center’s launch and discuss plans for the proposed LSPR-SISU Joint College. Discussions focused on jointly developing Chinese language curricula, faculty development, collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, and joint degree programs.

The delegation also visited the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, where university representatives briefed Education Counselor Chen Wu on SISU’s international education initiatives, preparations for the new center and future plans. The two sides discussed Chinese language education, the training of local Chinese language teachers and opportunities for educational and cultural exchanges between China and Indonesia.

In a separate meeting with representatives of Chongqing-based companies operating in Indonesia, the delegation discussed demand for professionals with Chinese language skills and industry expertise, as well as opportunities for customized training and university-industry partnerships.

Company representatives emphasized the importance of language skills for businesses expanding internationally and expressed interest in working with the center to develop talent suited to the Indonesian market.

The LSPR-SISU Chinese Language and Culture Center is SISU’s first overseas non-degree education initiative. The university plans to use the partnership to expand access to Chinese language instruction, support Chongqing businesses operating in Indonesia and strengthen educational and cultural ties between the two countries.

Representatives from SISU’s Office of International Cooperation and Exchange and its International College also participated in the visit.

The delegation visits the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia.

The delegation tours the campus of LSPR Institute of Communication and Business.

     Signing and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the Establishment

    of the LSPR-SISU Chinese Language and Culture Center