rofessor Yu Man of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) reviewed the construction of education and research fields made by SISU in China- Latin America cooperation at the Argentina International Symposium on Nov. 23.

Yu analyzed the contribution of SISU to China-Latin America educational cooperation in the past 73 years from the humanistic and cross-cultural perspectives of foreign language education.

Yu said that she has been focusing on Latin America since the 1980s and has witnessed the deepening of cooperation between China and Latin America in many fields over the years, especially in education and research. In particular, the achievements of cooperation between SISU and foreign universities and institutions such as the University of Buenos Aires, the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) and the Argentine Congress University continued to emerge in recent year.

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic tie between China and Argentina. While the mode of communication is undergoing an important technological shift under the epidemic, the close ties between China, Latin America and Argentina have never been interrupted.

Yu also raised bilateral relations and the relationship between Chinese universities and Latin America, and the need to continue cooperation on issues of common interest, joint research at the lecture. She also expressed a bright vision for the deepening of China-Latin American educational cooperation and indicating that both sides should work together to create a more inclusive and open environment for integrated cooperation.

The International Symposium, themed "China-Latin America Dialogue on Culture, Creativity and Development" was held at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Many scholars and experts from Argentina and China exchanged views on different topics. The closing lecture was held online.

SISU has had a close relationship with Latin American countries since the 1960s. A number of teachers, which have been sent to Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and other countries, have become pioneers for SISU Spanish language education.

"We still need to build solid networks to enable major collaborative programs of inclusion, participation and integration," Yu said.