French President Emmanuel Macron made waves this Friday (Dec 5) with a visit to Sichuan University in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland. 🎓✈️
This trip shines a light on a growing web of academic teamwork: in recent years, Sichuan University has teamed up with top French schools like the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), Paris Nanterre University, University of Toulouse, and the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations. 🤝🌍
Fun fact: back in 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier became the first sister cities between the Chinese mainland and France. That historic link is still going strong today, adding extra flavor to this France-China friendship. 🎉🇫🇷🇨🇳
For South and Southeast Asian students dreaming of global classrooms, these partnerships open doors—imagine exchange programs, joint research, and cultural festivals that bring us all closer. Whether you’re coding in Jakarta or designing in Chennai, these collaborations show how universities worldwide are connecting in 2025. 🌏💡
Stay tuned for more updates on global education trends—who knows, your next study adventure might just be a flight away! 😉✈️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
