Chinese, Russian students start study tour in Wuxi

Romanenko Maria Vladimirovna, a teacher and member of the Russian delegation from Don State Technical University, holds the flag for the China-Russia New Media Youth Collaboration event at the launch ceremony. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn]   

Romanenko Maria Vladimirovna, teacher of the Russian delegation from Don State Technical University, said at the launch ceremony that she was glad to have attended the program with her students.

"The teenage exchange program has become a Chinese and Russian tradition," she said. "I believe the event this year will further strengthen cooperation between Don State Technical University and Chinese universities."

The Russian teacher also said that she hoped to forge new lifetime friendships at the event, and that she would tell her friends and family members back home about her memorable experience in China.

Supervised by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, the event was hosted by China Daily, China Internet Development Foundation and Office of Jiangsu Cyberspace Affairs Commission, and co-hosted by China Daily Website, Wuxi National High-tech Industrial Development Zone Administrative Committee, and Office of Wuxi Cyberspace Affairs Commission.

Twelve Chinese and Russian teachers and university students pose for a photo with representatives of the event's sponsors at the launch ceremony. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn]   

Wuxi, known as "the Pearl of Taihu Lake", lies on the shores of Taihu Lake in the southern Yangtze River Delta region. The city is famous for its rich history, diverse culture, and fast-developing science and technology industries. The city is the only national innovation and demonstration area for wireless sensor networks in China.

Wuxi is also home to a number of important scientific research facilities, including supercomputer firm Sunway TaihuLight, and several national research institutes, such as the Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology, making the city the first high-standard optical network city in China. Wuxi is also a national comprehensive pilot zone for cross-border e-commerce and the only national cultural export center in Jiangsu.