Sichuan University Literature College, NZ Alumni Association Open Partnership Talks

Summary

Sichuan University's New Zealand Alumni Association and the university's College of Literature held a partnership meeting at Sichuan University on 10 September 2026, chaired by Lei Li, deputy dean of the College of Literature. Zhang Xieyun, president of the Sichuan University New Zealand Alumni Association, and assistant to the president Jia Lu attended, along with Deng Jianping, deputy secretary-general of the Alumni Association, Chen Xi, deputy director of the College of Literature's party and administrative office, and Hu Yi, foreign affairs secretary. The two sides held in-depth discussions on China-New Zealand international cultural exchange, academic co-operation and talent development, reaching several co-operation agreements.

The College of Literature hosts an A+ rated Chinese language and literature discipline and runs Sichuan's only national-level Chinese language education base authorised by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. The New Zealand Alumni Association is the university's officially recognised alumni hub for the South Pacific. The talks identified three co-operation tracks.

The first is talent exchange, with short-term student exchanges and teacher visits to be incorporated into the university's 'Dachuan Shijie' programme and the young talent overseas visiting scheme, using the alumni association to connect with receiving institutions at New Zealand universities. The second is academic and cultural co-operation, including joint research on ethnic customs and maritime culture, a joint Oceania international cultural academic forum, and deeper comparative China-New Zealand literature and cross-cultural exchange research. The third is building a long-term mechanism, with agreement to sign a college-level memorandum of understanding and to work progressively towards platforms such as a China-New Zealand International Cultural Exchange Centre.

Both sides said they would accelerate implementation of the co-operation initiatives, injecting new momentum into China-New Zealand people-to-people exchange and the university's international engagement.

Commentary

The partnership between Sichuan University's College of Literature and its New Zealand alumni association creates a new platform for China-New Zealand people-to-people exchange. As the host institution for an A+ rated Chinese language and literature discipline, the college has a national-level Chinese language education base, and its academic resources complement the alumni association's on-the-ground network in New Zealand. For NZ small and medium-sized business owners, this kind of university-alumni co-operation does not directly involve trade, but it may indirectly promote China-New Zealand cultural understanding and talent flows, laying a soft foundation for future commercial co-operation.

From an education industry perspective, New Zealand universities are competitive in international education. The student and teacher exchanges mentioned in this co-operation could bring potential customers to local education services, accommodation and tourism SMEs. At the same time, joint research on maritime culture and ethnic customs may create opportunities to develop cultural creative products and tourism routes.

However, the co-operation is still at the discussion stage, with timing and scale yet to be clarified, so businesses should not commit resources too early. It is worth watching the subsequent memorandum signing and progress on the China-New Zealand International Cultural Exchange Centre to assess the actual impact on the local cultural consumption market.

Keywords: Sichuan University College of Literature, New Zealand Alumni Association, partnership talks, China-New Zealand international cultural exchange, Chinese language education base, Dachuan Shijie, Oceania International Cultural Academic Forum, China-New Zealand International Cultural Exchange Centre, talent development

Summary in Chinese | 摘要

2026年9月10日，四川大学新西兰校友会与四川大学文学院项目合作洽谈会在四川大学举行。会议由四川大学文学院副院长雷莉主持，四川大学新西兰校友会会长张谐韵、会长助理贾露一行到访参会，校友总会副秘书长邓建萍、文学院党政办副主任陈羲、外事秘书胡翼等出席会议。双方围绕中纽国际文化交流、学术合作、人才培养等议题深入磋商，达成多项合作共识。

文学院是中国语言文学A+学科承建单位，并承担国务院侨办在川唯一国家级华文教育基地建设运行工作；新西兰校友会是学校官方认证的南太平洋海外校友枢纽。洽谈明确三条合作路径：一是人才交流互通，互派学生短期交流、教师访学纳入学校“大川视界”项目与青年骨干海外访学计划，依托校友会对接新西兰高校接收渠道；二是学术与文化合作，共同开展民族民俗、海洋文化研究，联合举办大洋洲国际文化学术论坛，深化中新文学比较与跨文化交流研究；三是长效机制建设，商定签署院级合作备忘录，逐步推动“中新国际文化交流中心”等平台落地。双方表示将加快推进各项合作落地，为中纽人文交流与学校对外开放事业注入新动能。

Commentary in Chinese | 评论

四川大学文学院与新西兰校友会的合作，为中新人文交流搭建了新平台。文学院作为中国语言文学A+学科承建单位，拥有国家级华文教育基地，其学术资源与新西兰校友会的在地网络形成互补。对NZ中小企业主而言，此类校侨合作虽不直接涉及贸易，但可能间接推动中新文化理解与人才流动，为未来商业合作奠定软性基础。

从教育产业视角看，新西兰高校在国际教育领域具有竞争力，此次合作提及的互派学生与教师访学，或为本地教育服务、住宿、旅游等中小企业带来潜在客源。同时，联合研究海洋文化、民族民俗等议题，可能催生文化创意产品与旅游线路的开发机会。然而，合作尚处洽谈阶段，具体落地时间与规模未明，企业不宜过早投入资源。

建议关注后续备忘录签署及“中新国际文化交流中心”进展，评估其对本地文化消费市场的实际影响。

关键词: 四川大学文学院, 新西兰校友会, 合作洽谈会, 中新国际文化交流, 华文教育基地, 大川视界, 大洋洲国际文化学术论坛, 中新国际文化交流中心, 人才培养

Source: Sichuan University official website