The China-U.S. University Fencing Invitational and Cultural Exchange, hosted at Tsinghua University by the Ministry of Education's China Center for International People-to-People Exchange and Tsinghua, brought together 24 athletes from renowned universities like Tsinghua, Peking, Sun Yat-sen, Stanford, and Columbia.
Held at the North Gymnasium, the competition featured a mixed-team format where athletes were randomly grouped into four teams of six, regardless of their nationality or university. This approach emphasized teamwork and cross-cultural collaboration.
Yu Changxue, director of the China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, highlighted the importance of sports in fostering mutual understanding and friendship between nations. He hopes the event will help students overcome cultural and language barriers, building strong friendships and acting as ambassadors for cultural exchange between China and the U.S.
Shi Zongkai, vice chairperson of Tsinghua’s University Council, expressed confidence that the competition would deepen understanding and strengthen trust between Chinese and American students.
Apart from fencing, participants explored iconic sites like the Great Wall and the Summer Palace, and enjoyed performances showcasing their talents, further enhancing the cultural exchange experience.
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China-U.S. fencing invitational at Tsinghua promotes cultural exchange
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