Students present responded excitedly, and were appreciative of the speeches delivered by officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as this showed their care about and devotion to education. Though the event lasted a short time, students and teachers obtained a much more profound understanding of the marvelous achievements made by China in diplomacy and the diplomatic officers of China.

Li Yi, a student from the School of Foreign Languages, said that with rapid development of economics and technology, and constant and subtle changing of international situation, it is quite necessary for contemporary college students to have a deep understanding of China’s diplomatic policy and international situation. The three senior diplomatic officers explained in details to us the consular work of China in the new era, foreign affairs management and release of China’s foreign affairs information in the event. This event provided teachers and students with a profound understanding of China’s diplomatic policies and guidelines, and allowed us to realize that, as new emerging forces that drive the advancement of the society, contemporary college students should hold a firm conviction and face up to the challenges and opportunities. They should also improve their comprehensive ability, and bear the great historic responsibility for construction of China.

Zhang Haomin from the School of Journalism said that the she had benefited tremendously from the “Promoting Knowledge of Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs in Colleges and Universities” activity, and understood the wisdom lying in the diplomacy of China. China, as a great country, has a history of 5,000 years. The exchange and communication between civilizations form the cultural foundation for the construction of community with shared future for mankind. It also exhibits the charm of Chinese civilization. Equal importance should be attached to the government diplomacy and the public diplomacy.

“I believe that we, as young men, should always keep our country in mind and know what we are expected to achieve. China is no longer in a peril with broken families and lost land everywhere. She is now rising sharply. Our generation is facing a political and economic environment dominated by economic globalization, and is sustaining the great responsibility for building an innovative country. The college students should be skillful and responsible. We should have a sense of mission to be happy and to make the society advance constantly. Only this way could the Chinese nation have a bright future.” “As Ren Zhengfei, a Chongqing University alumnus, has said: We should love this country and love China. I hope she could grow stronger and rise against any invaders.” Liu Yiran, a student of the School of Automotive Engineering, expressed his feelings.

Su Ding from the CQU-UC Joint Co-op Institute said that he felt lucky to be able to take part in the “Promoting Knowledge of Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs in Colleges and Universities” activity. The three diplomatic officers not only explained foreign policies of China to them, but also analyzed the hot political issues, so that the students could have a clear understanding of the current international situation. Su added that he was confident in his further study abroad, and that his motto was “one should chase his dreams rather than wasting times when he is young”. He expressed his hope that he could be able to contribute to the construction of the country by learning hard. To build a friendly and open image of China and to be a young man needed by the new era, we should start with ourselves, and should always keep in mind that “one should forget about himself when it comes to the country.”

Li Xingye from the School of Economics and Business Administration said that the important mission of diplomacy is to serve the domestic development. The global promotion events have become an important way for the world to know China in the new era. This means further opening-up of China. Furthermore, the great power diplomacy displayed at those events has inspired the Chinese people indeed. Stories about the consular protection and collaboration of China are touching. Stories like “Evacuation of Chinese from Yemen” and “Nepal earthquake” allowed us to know that “wherever you are, China is behind you”. Remember the number “12308”.