Strengthening cooperation with Chinese partners in training and research in the field of international relations

At the beginning of the meeting, the two sides reviewed the close and effective cooperation process between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Phuc Yen University.Over the past 10 years, especially since the two schools officially signed a cooperation agreement (2019).Up to now, many lecturers and students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities have participated in programs organized by Fudan University, creating very useful academic exchange opportunities for students and lecturers of the University. At the same time, leaders of both sides affirmed their desire to expand and promote cooperation activities in the future. Regarding specific cooperation directions, Professor Trieu Ve Hoa informed: The Center for Research on China's Relations with Neighboring Countries is a key cooperation unit of the policy research program of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2022 - 2024 period), assigned to focus on researching issues related to relations between China and ASEAN countries, including Vietnam. Therefore, the Center wishes to cooperate with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in academic exchanges and expert exchanges to jointly promote research on the relations between Vietnam and China, between ASEAN countries and China in all fields: exchange of students, graduate students, PhD students and lecturers to improve their qualifications as well as guest lecturers.
In addition, the Center is currently the host of the China-ASEAN Academic Community Program, an annual dialogue program between China and ASEAN scientists, a meeting place for hundreds of prestigious scientists in the world. Every year, Fudan University also organizes an academic forum for young scholars in the region and the Institute is the professional focal point. Therefore, we hope that in the coming time, many scholars from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will participate to exchange research results, propose scientific issues, and new research methods.
Highly agreeing with the specific proposal of Professor Trieu Ve Hoa, Associate Professor Bui Thanh Nam (Vice Chairman of the University Council, Head of Training Department) affirmed: The University of Social Sciences and Humanities has leading experts in the field of international relations research. The University also has many faculties and departments that train and conduct in-depth research on China and ASEAN countries: Faculty of International Studies (majoring in International Relations), Faculty of Oriental Studies (majoring in Chinese Studies, Southeast Asian Studies), Faculty of History (majoring in World History), Center for Chinese Studies, etc. Therefore, both sides have common points and advantages to implement cooperation activities in the direction proposed by Professor Trieu Ve Hoa.
Currently, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is promoting the internationalization strategy of its training programs, creating conditions for students and trainees to participate in study exchange, internship, and practical activities abroad. We hope that Fudan University as well as the Institute of China Relations with neighboring countries can support the reception of students and trainees of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to do internships, practical activities, and participate in research projects to improve their specialized knowledge in the fields they are pursuing.     At the end of the working session, the two sides agreed on a number of key cooperation contents in the coming time:
- Exchange students and trainees through scholarship programs, study support and training cooperation.
- Share information on scientific research activities, international conferences, and research projects so that both sides can send staff to participate, or co-organize international scientific conferences on topics of mutual interest.
- Publish research works in scientific journals of the two schools.
- Exchange lecturers, co-instruct students, graduate students, young scientific research staff.
At the end of the meeting, Professor Trieu Ve Hoa expressed his thanks for the warm and thoughtful reception of the School's Board of Directors, faculties and departments, and affirmed that the cooperation space between the two sides is very open, the cooperation contents discussed and agreed upon today are very feasible, promoting the strengths of both sides. After today's working trip, the Institute for Research on China's Relations with Neighboring Countries will officially send a document to the School to specify the cooperation contents in 2024.