On July 3rd, 2024, a summer camp held by Wuhan University, with the theme of "Global Exchanges and Sustainable Development", got underway. Twenty two students from six foreign countries (Vietnam, Laos, Uzbekistan, Fiji, Sri Lanka, and the United States), and more than 20 undergraduates from Wuhan University embarked on an exploration of sustainable development.

In the summer camp, Professor Ji Li from Wuhan University, Professor Zebo Kuldasheva from Tashkent State University of Economics of Uzbekistan, Professor Peng Zengjun from St. Cloud State University of the United States, and Yan Liang, associate senior editor of Xinhua News Agency have conducted interdisciplinary and cross-border open teaching, and hosted student discussions on issues related to global exchanges and sustainable development.

Yi Qing, Deputy Secretary General of Poyang Lake Ecological Conservation Foundation of Jiangxi Province, explained to students how Chinese ecological conservation efforts are made in areas around Jiangxi's Poyang Lake over the past decade, providing them with his first-hand practical experience and profound insights.

While visiting key labs and the Digital Cultural Heritage Research Center of Wuhan University, students learned of how China has been using advanced technology to support global humanitarian relief. They were deeply impressed by China's resolve, and capacity to use digital technology to preserve and pass on the cultural heritage of humanity.

Schrag-Toso Arron Kyle, a student from the United States, said, "In the process of learning, I've realized that China is not developing itself for competition. I hope China can achieve continuous improvement." Vietnamese student Le Vinh Xuan has participated in various sustainable development programs in her country. She said that through her learning experience in China, she has realized that Asian countries have much to learn from each other in terms of sustainable development. Tawanakoro Viliame from Fiji remarked that he couldn't wait to share what he's seen in China with the people in his country, and he hoped the friendship between China and Fiji could last.

The summer camp is a core part of Wuhan University's 2024 summer camp program. It will not only help international students understand the basic concept of sustainable development, but also inspire them to see the development of China from the perspective of global exchanges, and to see a positive image of China, together with its contributions to the global community.