Exploring Advanced Educational Technology, Deepening Sino-US Educational Exchanges — Friendly Meeting of Educational Representatives from China and the US at the San Francisco Consulate General

San Francisco, November 2, 2023 — At a pivotal moment for advancing Sino-US cultural and educational exchanges, Tang Jun, the Education Counselor of the Consulate General in San Francisco, engaged in a friendly dialogue with prominent representatives from the educational fields of both countries. Professor Qingwen Dong, Head of the Communication Department at the University of the Pacific, Professor Peiqin Chen, Deputy Dean of the School of Journalism and Communication at Shanghai International Studies University, and visiting scholars Yingchun Xu and Wan Zheng from Shanghai International Studies University participated in this meeting.

During the discussion, Professor Qingwen Dong and Yingchun Xu provided Counselor Jun Tang with a detailed account of the current frontline teaching practices in American higher education institutions, especially highlighting the revolutionary applications of artificial intelligence technologies like ChatGPT in teaching. They shared their experiences in leveraging ChatGPT to facilitate academic research and creative writing activities, emphasizing the profound impact of such technologies on scientific advancements and scholarly research.

Counselor Jun Tang expressed strong interest in the educational applications of ChatGPT and acknowledged this as a significant inflection point in the domain of educational technology. She noted that as technologies evolve, there's a compelling need to actively explore and integrate these innovative tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of education.

When discussing the future of Sino-US educational exchanges, both parties agreed that technological innovation is ushering in new opportunities for educational collaboration. Counselor JunTang highlighted the crucial role of people-to-people exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries and expressed willingness to explore more cooperative initiatives.

Professors Qingwen Dong and Peiqin Chen also voiced their enthusiasm for promoting exchanges and cooperation between the teachers and students of their respective institutions, proposing to facilitate deeper interactions and collaboration at both faculty and student levels. A consensus was reached to continuously expand and strengthen collaborations, joining hands to advance Sino-US cooperation in the cultural and educational sectors, thereby fostering a richer and more diverse academic and cultural integration.

Conducted in a positive atmosphere, this meeting not only deepened the understanding and friendship between Chinese and American educators but also laid the groundwork for more extensive and profound educational cooperation in the future.

（By Yingchun Xu）