Shanghai University of International Business and Economics and the College of Business and Technology in České Budějovice Jointly Establish an International Chinese Education Internship Program
On the morning of September 29 (local time in the Czech Republic), the Opening Ceremony of the International Chinese Education Workshop and the Launch Ceremony of the Chinese Language Teaching Internship Program were grandly held at the College of Business and Technology in České Budějovice.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Zhang Yiguo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), together with the leadership team of the College of Business and Technology in České Budějovice, Mr. Hao Wenjun, Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, as well as all faculty members and students of the 2025 SUIBE Czech Overseas Internship Team from the School of International Chinese Education.
The event was co-hosted by Zhou Ziteng, a 2025 SUIBE graduate and Confucius Classroom volunteer, and Mr. Václav, a local cellist and Students of the Confucius Classroom .

In his speech at the ceremony, Mr. Zhang Yiguo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection of SUIBE, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the leadership of the host institution and the staff of the Confucius Classroom for their thoughtful organization of the event.
He reviewed the key milestones in the partnership between the two institutions since 2016, including the first dispatch of SUIBE volunteers to the Czech Republic, the signing of the cooperation agreement, and the unveiling of the Confucius Classroom. Mr. Zhang highly commended the fruitful achievements that have resulted from the deepening collaboration in recent years—such as Czech teachers and students visiting China and SUIBE students undertaking teaching internships at the Confucius Classroom.
Mr. Zhang also extended a sincere invitation to Czech educators, welcoming them to visit SUIBE again to further strengthen the close bond between the two institutions.
He expressed four key expectations for future cooperation:
- To provide students with broader opportunities for academic exchange and study programs in the Czech Republic;
- To welcome Czech teachers and students at all levels to China for cultural and educational exchange;
- To enhance collaboration in fields such as economics, trade, and business, generating a ripple effect that benefits more communities and enterprises;
- To promote educational and cultural exchange at multiple levels, thereby deepening mutual understanding, learning, and appreciation between the peoples of China and the Czech Republic.


Before the ceremony, Mr. Zhang Yiguo and his delegation cordially met with all the teachers and students of the SUIBE Czech Overseas Internship Team from the School of International Chinese Education. He showed great concern for how the team was adapting to life and study in the Czech Republic, and inquired in detail about their plans for learning, exchange, and teaching practice over the next three weeks.
Mr. Zhang encouraged all participants to cherish the valuable opportunities provided by both universities, to hone their professional skills on the frontlines of overseas Chinese language education, to serve as cultural bridges, and to showcase the vitality and charm of Chinese youth to the world.