On the morning of July 4, 2025, Professor Ou Minggang, Dean of School of International Economics at China Foreign Affairs University, and Mr. Zeng Xiongjun, Secretary of the General Party Branch, led a delegation to visit Sunshine Insurance Group for a thematic seminar and the unveiling ceremony of the teaching practice base. The School of International Economics specially invited Professor Qu Bo, Director of the Institute of International Relations, and Mr. Ma Xinyu, Director of the Office of International Affairs, to attend. Also participating in the event were Professor Zhang Wenjia, Vice Dean of School of International Economics; Associate Professor Guo Hongyu, Deputy Director of the Department of International Finance; faculty members Dr. Liu Naixi and Dr. Zhu Yinglun; and Ms. Sun Qiao'yi from the Office of International Affairs.

Accompanied by Guo Wencai, Executive Vice President of Sunshine University Hall at Sunshine Insurance Group, and other leaders, faculty members toured the China Insurance Museum and teaching facilities at Sunshine University Hall. Subsequently, both parties held a thematic seminar on “Current International Situation and Financial Cooperation.”

Professor Qu Bo delivered a keynote speech titled “The Resurgence of Geopolitical Competition and China's Diplomatic Response” at the symposium. He provided an in-depth analysis of the current landscape of geopolitical competition and shifts in the international environment, offering recommendations on how enterprises can conduct cross-border operations amid complex geopolitical dynamics and how managers can enhance their decision-making capabilities.

Dr. Li Heng, General Manager of the Macro Research Department at Sunshine Asset Management, delivered a presentation titled “The Reshaping of the International Monetary System and the Internationalization of the Renminbi in the New Landscape.” He analyzed the evolving global political and economic framework, examined the impact of Trump's new policies on international trade and the monetary system, explored the opportunities and challenges facing the internationalization of the renminbi, and shared his perspectives on U.S. tariff policies and the issue of stablecoins.

During the meeting, both parties engaged in thorough discussions on deepening cooperation. Professor Ou Minggang outlined the teaching and research activities of the School of International Economics, while Director Ma Xinyu primarily introduced the China Foreign Affairs University's initiatives in international student education and training programs for foreign officials. Vice President Guo Wencai of Sunshine Insurance Group and Director Qiu Ziyang of Sunshine University Hall presented the group's strengths, the training facilities of the university hall, and existing collaborative projects with colleges and universities. General Manager Bai Xueshi shared the latest research findings. Attendees included Qi Wujun, Assistant to the President of Sunshine University Hall; Zhu Renjian, Director of the Sunshine Insurance Museum; Wang Yanxiong, an alumnus of our institute working in Sunshine Life Insurance Investment Department; and Li Menghan from the Group's Strategic Planning Department.

Then, both parties held an unveiling ceremony for the teaching practice base. This base marks the first teaching practice base established by the School of International Economics at China Foreign Affairs University within the insurance industry, and also represents the inaugural industry-education integration base developed by Sunshine Insurance Group in the field of international financial talent cultivation.

This visit and exchange program, along with the establishment of the International Financial Industry-Education Integration Base, has built a bridge for in-depth communication between the university and enterprises, injecting strong momentum into the coordinated development of industry-academia-research collaboration. This initiative will help the School of International Economics at the China Foreign Affairs University enrich its financial practice teaching system, bridge the gap between theory and practice, and effectively enhance students' practical capabilities in solving complex financial problems. It will further cultivate versatile financial talents with “profound theoretical knowledge and outstanding practical skills,” solidify the foundation for industry-education integration, and serve the development of a financial powerhouse.