On the afternoon of January 4, the 2019 spring graduation ceremony and degree awarding ceremony in Beijing Language and Culture University was held ceremoniously. 225 graduates from 31 countries and regions, dressed in cap and gown, welcomed the moment of graduation with excitement.

On behalf of BLCU, President Liu Li congratulated the students who successfully completed their studies. He said that under the background of “a community of shared future for human being” and “the 40th anniversary of reform and opening – up”, BLCU graduates should have a world-oriented vision and pattern, spur themselves on with the motto of “moral language and striving for harmony in the world” so as to make the road of life wider and wider. “No matter where you go after graduation, you should do something for the win-win cooperation between your motherland and China and for the peaceful development of the world. “He expects BLCU graduates to become ambassadors and bridges for international exchanges in the new journey of life and make new contributions to the development of international cooperation.

Italian student Tang Shenghao delivered a graduation speech on behalf of all graduates.  He said that in the days of learning and living in the BLCU, he deeply realized the cultural differences of different countries, made friends from all over the world, learned a lot of unheard-of knowledge, broadened his vision and eliminated stereotypes. He expressed his deep gratitude to his alma mater and teachers and friends. He also hoped that after graduation, China would not only become more diversified and inclusive, but also bring China’s traditional culture and language to his own country so that more people could understand China.