XJTU Enhances International Exchange Initiatives Under Party Secretary’s Guidance
On May 14, 2025, Lu Jianjun, the Party Secretary of Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), reviewed the university’s international exchange and cooperation initiatives. His visit focused on advancing the university’s international collaboration efforts.
Strategic Leadership and Globalization Strategy
Lu emphasized the importance of enhancing strategic leadership and mission-driven responsibilities to support the university’s globalization strategy. Key initiatives discussed included upgrading the “Silk Road University Alliance,” progressing the development of the Silk Road International College, increasing the role of the Chinese Presidential Office at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization University, promoting international scientific and technological exchanges, and improving XJTU’s global presence.
Proposed Management Model
He proposed the establishment of a “dual-list” management model aimed at refining institutional mechanisms. This model would prioritize essential evaluation metrics that align with national strategies while maintaining a balance between quantity and quality. The suggestion to form cross-departmental task forces was made to broaden research pathways, create a global talent network through alumni connections, and enhance overall international exchanges and cooperation.
Nurturing Talent for Development
Lu underscored the necessity of attracting and nurturing talent to develop a highly qualified faculty. Strategies include understanding the overseas talent requirements of companies, enhancing support systems for international recruitment, and creating a multi-tiered system for global talent acquisition. These initiatives collectively aim to cultivate a competitive talent pool for the sustainable development of XJTU.
Innovating Academic Offerings
Furthermore, the university intends to innovate its academic offerings by creating an internationalized curriculum, expanding English-language course offerings, refining student exchange programs, and optimizing mechanisms for international student recruitment. These strategies are designed to position XJTU as a distinctive educational hub within global education, integrating “Chinese solutions” and “XJTU wisdom” into its framework.
(Source: Xi’an Jiaotong University)
