🛫 2018 Mainland China Study Tour: Faculty and Students from the College of Management Explore Anhui, Ascend Huangshan ⛰, and Overlook the Technological Development of Central China.
Amidst the blooming flowers in late March and early April, a group of faculty and students from the College of Management gracefully flew into the contemporary technological hub and land of plenty, Anhui, Hefei, China, for an eight-day-seven-night academic exchange and on-site visit. The participants personally experienced the local customs, sentiments, and technological pulse of Central China.
Organized by the Department of Finance and International Business, this year's study tour, led by Professor Zhang Chaoqing, aimed to expand the breadth and depth of the participants' perspectives through experiential learning. On the academic front, the delegation visited the renowned "University of Science and Technology of China," where senior professors provided insights into the development and current state of Financial Technology (FinTech) in China. Additionally, the group received analyses of the economic, transportation, and urban development of the Central China region from the Chief Urban Planning Engineer of Hefei, Anhui Province.
Simultaneously, the study tour included visits to technology giants such as "iFlytek Co., Ltd.," known for its artificial intelligence technology, "Meiya Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.," a world leader in optical recognition, "Haier Air Conditioner Co., Ltd.," the world's top white goods brand, and "Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd.," one of China's top 500 enterprises. The participants also had the rare opportunity to enter the "Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory." They walked through factories, observed production lines, witnessed the operation of large-scale physics and optical experiment centers, and experienced the concrete application of artificial intelligence in voice and image technologies, providing a "deep" learning experience.
Anhui Province is also rich in the world-famous "Huizhou culture." In addition to visiting Bao Gong Temple to learn more about Bao Gong's integrity and loyalty, the group explored the internationally acclaimed "Hongcun," featured in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The maze-like black-tiled white-walled village revealed the spirit and culture of the Huizhou people, emphasizing social status and the determination to succeed beyond Huizhou. The climax of the trip came at the summit of Huangshan. Standing at Guangmingding, next to Feilaishi, everyone marveled at the deep canyons and the ethereal sea of clouds, fully understanding the saying, "After visiting the Five Sacred Mountains, don't bother with other mountains; after returning from Huangshan, don't bother with the Sacred Mountains." It was only by reaching the peak in person that they realized the truth behind the words.
After this intensive six-day off-site learning experience, undergraduate, master's, and professional master's students traveled and learned together, building long-lasting friendships and gaining rich experiences.
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Course Level: 106 2 Finance and International Business Department, 4th Year
Instructors: Zhang Chaoqing & Li Pengyu & Han Qianshan
Student: 406175140 Cai Guolong
Technology Management Master's Program In-service Class 1st Year
