中非中心举办“行走于中非之间：中津青年面对面”文化交流活动

中非中心举办“行走于中非之间：中津青年面对面”文化交流活动

CAJRC Hosts “Walking between China and Africa: China-Zimbabwe Youth Face-to-Face” Cultural Exchange Event

10月2日，由中非文明交流互鉴合作研究中心、中国人民大学中华文明研究院共同组织的“行走于中非之间：中津青年面对面”文化交流活动，在津巴布韦大学孔子学院举行。由12名学生和2名教师组成的中国人民大学“人”者无疆·学生全球胜任力提升项目代表团，与津巴布韦大学师生围绕中津关系、青年友谊与跨文化交流等议题开展面对面对话。

On 2 October, the cultural exchange event “Walking between China and Africa: China-Zimbabwe Youth Face-to-Face”, jointly organized by The China-Africa Joint Research Centre for Exchanges and Mutual Learning between Civilizations (CAJRC & CIUZ) and the Institute of Chinese Civilization, Renmin University of China, was held at the CIUZ. A delegation from Renmin University of China’s “Ren” Global: Enhancing Students’ Global Competence Programme, comprising 12 students and 2 faculty members, engaged in face-to-face dialogue with students and faculty members from the University of Zimbabwe on topics including China-Zimbabwe relations, youth friendship and intercultural exchange.

活动于下午2时正式开始。津大孔院合唱团以歌声欢迎中国人民大学师生代表，主持人Shoko宣布活动开始并致欢迎辞。随后，双方学生依次自我介绍，从专业学习、兴趣爱好到校园生活与个人经历的介绍，迅速拉近了彼此的距离。

The event officially began at 2:00 p.m. The choir of the CIUZ welcomed the visiting students and faculty from Renmin University of China with a musical performance, after which host Shoko announced the opening of the event and delivered a welcome address. Students from both sides then introduced themselves in turn, sharing their fields of study, interests and hobbies, campus life and personal experiences, which quickly helped bring the two groups closer together.

中非中心副主任廖越博士在致辞中感谢中非中心哈拉雷站点的热情接待，并分享此行感受。他表示，津巴布韦对教育的重视以及多语言社会环境令人印象深刻；希望未来与中非中心开展更深入合作，为中津青年创造更多交流机会，并祝愿中津友谊之树常青。

Dr. Liao Yue, Deputy Director of the China-Africa Joint Research Centre, expressed his appreciation for the warm reception extended by the Harare Station of the Centre and shared his impressions of the visit. He noted that Zimbabwe’s emphasis on education and its multilingual social environment had left a strong impression on him. He expressed hope for deeper cooperation with the Centre in the future to create more opportunities for exchanges between Chinese and Zimbabwean youth, and wished lasting friendship between the two countries.

主题分享环节，津巴布韦学生Blessing Nhetekwa和Panashe Makaki以“Young People and Zimbabwe-China Relations: Opportunities, Concerns and the Role of Youth”为题，从青年视角介绍中津关系在贸易、教育、文化、科技和基础设施等方面给津巴布韦青年带来的影响，谈到中文学习、奖学金、文化交流、就业创业等机遇，同时关注就业、技能转移和文化身份等问题。他们认为，青年应通过学习中文与国际化技能、参与学术文化交流、开展创业合作、推动科技创新和开放对话等方式，从合作成果的受益者成长为参与者与建设者，成为连接中津两国的重要桥梁。

During the thematic sharing session, Zimbabwean students Blessing Nhetekwa and Panashe Makaki delivered a presentation entitled “Young People and Zimbabwe-China Relations: Opportunities, Concerns and the Role of Youth”. From a youth perspective, they explored the impact of China-Zimbabwe relations on young people in Zimbabwe in areas including trade, education, culture, science and technology, and infrastructure. They highlighted opportunities related to Chinese language learning, scholarships, cultural exchange, employment and entrepreneurship, while also drawing attention to issues such as employment, skills transfer and cultural identity. They argued that young people should move beyond being beneficiaries of the outcomes of cooperation and become active participants and builders by learning Chinese and developing international skills, engaging in academic and cultural exchanges, pursuing entrepreneurial cooperation, promoting technological innovation and fostering open dialogue. In doing so, they can serve as an important bridge between China and Zimbabwe.

围绕中文学习与青年就业，双方进一步交流。津大孔院志愿者教师朱悦表示，中文能力可为津巴布韦青年拓展职业发展空间；孔院教师Shoko谈到，语言能力是青年通往更广阔职业领域的重要钥匙；中心主任李丽琴副教授指出，语言沟通障碍是中津企业合作中的现实问题，许多中方企业愿意聘用受过良好教育、具备良好素养的津大毕业生。目前，津大孔院也在持续推进长期中文课程建设，为培养更多中文人才创造条件。

The two sides continued their discussion, particularly on Chinese language learning and youth employment. Zhu Yue, a volunteer teacher at the CIUZ, noted that Chinese language proficiency could broaden career development opportunities for young people in Zimbabwe. CIUZ teacher Shoko emphasized that language skills are an important key for young people seeking to enter a wider range of professional fields. Associate Professor Li Liqin, Director of the Centre, pointed out that language barriers remain a practical challenge in cooperation between Chinese and Zimbabwean enterprises, while many Chinese companies are willing to employ well-educated University of Zimbabwe graduates with strong professional and personal qualities. At present, the CIUZ is also continuing to develop long-term Chinese language programmes, creating better conditions for the training of more Chinese-speaking professionals.

中国人民大学国际关系学院本科生凌晗在主题演讲中回顾了通过模拟联合国等活动了解津巴布韦历史的经历。他认为，中津在民族独立、反殖民主义等历史进程中形成的共同记忆，为两国青年今天的交流奠定重要基础。青年交流不应止于知识学习，还应通过交换项目、文化体验、艺术和体育等方式真正走近彼此；音乐、体育和艺术能够跨越语言与文化差异，连接不同背景的人们。他引用毛泽东同志对青年的寄语“世界是你们的，也是我们的，但是归根结底是你们的”，表示中津青年都肩负增进两国友谊的责任，应在真实交流与行动中加深理解。

Ling Han, an undergraduate student at the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, reflected in his thematic presentation on his experience of learning about Zimbabwean history through activities such as Model United Nations. He noted that the shared historical memories formed through national independence and the struggle against colonialism have provided an important foundation for exchanges between young people from the two countries today. He emphasized that youth exchange should go beyond the acquisition of knowledge and should enable young people to genuinely understand one another through exchange programmes, cultural experiences, arts and sports. Music, sports and art can transcend linguistic and cultural differences and connect people from diverse backgrounds. Quoting Mao Zedong’s message to young people, “The world is yours, as well as ours, but in the last analysis, it is yours,” Ling Han said that young people in both China and Zimbabwe share the responsibility of strengthening friendship between the two countries and should deepen mutual understanding through genuine communication and action.

中国人民大学环境学院博士生王越欣则从全球气候变化这一共同议题出发，谈到尽管中津相隔遥远，两国青年仍共同面对人类社会的普遍挑战，也都怀有追求更好生活的共同愿望。他还谈到人工智能在学习和日常生活中的应用，引发双方学生共鸣。他表示，文明交流互鉴虽是宏大议题，最终仍需落实到每一个具体个体的参与；随着网络和人工智能发展，跨文化交流将拥有更丰富、更便捷的方式。

Wang Yuexin, a doctoral student at the School of Environment, Renmin University of China, approached the discussion from the shared global challenge of climate change. Although China and Zimbabwe are geographically distant from each other, he noted that young people in both countries face common challenges confronting humanity and share the aspiration for a better life. He also discussed the applications of artificial intelligence in learning and everyday life, which resonated strongly with students from both sides. He observed that although exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations may appear to be a broad and far-reaching topic, they ultimately depend on the participation of individuals. With the development of the internet and artificial intelligence, intercultural communication will have increasingly diverse and accessible forms.

自由交流环节，双方学生围绕校园生活、文化差异、学习经历和青年共同关注的话题展开热烈讨论。不同成长环境带来不同观点，面对面交流让许多陌生文化变得具体而亲切，现场气氛活泼热烈。

During the open discussion session, students from both sides engaged in lively conversations about campus life, cultural differences, learning experiences and other issues of common concern to young people. Different backgrounds gave rise to different perspectives, while face-to-face interaction made previously unfamiliar cultures more tangible and approachable. The atmosphere was lively and engaging throughout the session.

随后，双方学生共同参观中国人民大学校史校情展览，通过图片和文字资料进一步了解中国人民大学的办学历程、传统与校园文化，并借此交流彼此的教育环境与成长经历。

The students then jointly visited an exhibition on the history and development of Renmin University of China, learning more about the university’s educational history, traditions and campus culture through photographs and written materials. The visit also provided an opportunity for students from both sides to exchange views on their respective educational environments and personal experiences of growing up.

活动最后，双方青年共同唱响中国人民大学校歌。明年是中国人民大学建校90周年，来自不同国家的青年在哈拉雷以歌声预先向人民大学送上祝福，也为此次交流留下温暖记忆。活动结束后，大家仍意犹未尽，继续交流、合影，在轻松愉快的氛围中延续跨越国界的青年对话。

At the conclusion of the event, the young participants from both sides sang the anthem of Renmin University of China together. As Renmin University of China will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year, young people from different countries in Harare offered their early best wishes to the university through song, leaving behind a warm and memorable moment of exchange. Even after the official conclusion of the event, the participants remained engaged in conversation and group photographs, extending their cross-border dialogue in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.