{"id":104274,"date":"2025-09-09T14:29:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=104274"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:16:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:16:44","slug":"brock-welcomes-consul-general-of-china-to-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2025\/09\/brock-welcomes-consul-general-of-china-to-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock welcomes Consul General of China to campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strengthening ties and enhancing student success were at the centre of a recent visit to Brock University by Luo Weidong, Consul General of China in Toronto.<\/p>\n<p>Brock welcomed Luo and delegates from the Consulate General of the People\u2019s Republic of China in Toronto to campus on Friday, Sept. 5 to learn more about the University and explore new avenues for deepening educational collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrock is committed to fostering impactful global relationships,\u201d said Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, who was among the leaders who welcomed the group to campus. \u201cWe look forward to collaborating with partners in China on research, academic opportunities and knowledge mobilization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While on campus, Luo met with Brock senior leadership, faculty and students, engaging in conversations focused on cross-cultural understanding, safety and well-being, and the role of academic partnerships in shaping the future of global education.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, the Consul General expressed strong support for enhancing collaborative research, academic activities involving students and faculty, and cultural programs<strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe value Brock University\u2019s commitment to strengthening collaborations with Chinese partners and enhancing the student experience,\u201d Luo said. \u201cI look forward to working together to further advance bilateral educational engagements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The day also featured an event hosted by Brock International in partnership with the Consulate General of the People\u2019s Republic of China in Toronto with the goal of helping Chinese students at Brock to thrive both personally and academically. 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