On the afternoon of July 13, a delegation from the Zhejiang Alumni Association of Xiamen University visited the International College (IC), Xiamen University (XMU) for a symposium. The delegation included Xu Zhenxiao, Supervisor of the Alumni Association, and Cheng Chaoyang, Board Member of the Alumni Association, Chairman of Asia Pacific People Group, and a 2006 alumnus of IC. They were warmly received by Yu Hongbo， Dean of IC, Ma Xianghua, Deputy Party Secretary of IC and relative administrative staff.

Cheng Chaoyang first engaged in a face-to-face exchange with IC students in the college lecture hall. Under the theme "Integrating Knowledge and Action, Forging Ahead into the Future—Setting Sail from Xiamen University, Becoming Doers of the Era," he shared his personal journey from his studies at Xiamen University to entrepreneurship and leadership in business management. He reflected on his active participation in student clubs and entrepreneurial simulation competitions during his university years, which he credited as foundation to his entrepreneurial path. He encouraged students to immerse themselves in campus activities, hone their coordination and teamwork skills, build friendships, and cherish these bonds. Sharing insights on entrepreneurial strategies and corporate development, he advised making decisions with a long-term vision and proactively embracing higher challenges, urging students to choose growth paths of greater value and lasting significance when facing critical life choices.

Drawing on current industry trends and talent demands, Cheng systematically outlined the core competencies essential for young entrepreneurs and professionals in the new era. He emphasized that interdisciplinary talents with a broad international perspective are better equipped to meet the evolving needs of high-quality industry development, offering students clear direction for their career planning.

Following the sharing session with students, Cheng Chaoyang and Xu Zhenxiao joined a dedicated meeting in the college conference room with Yu Hongbo, Dean of IC, Ma Xianghua, Deputy Party Secretary of IC and administrative staff.

During the meeting, Dean Yu Hongbo extended a warm welcome to the delegation, expressed sincere gratitude to Cheng for his return and sharing, and praised his exemplary alumni qualities and pragmatic spirit. She then provided an overview of the college's recent achievements in international education and talent cultivation, emphasizing that alumni are the college's most valuable asset and source of strength. She expressed hope for deeper, multi-dimensional collaboration with the Zhejiang Alumni Association and alumni-led enterprises in areas such as talent recruitment and development, social service, and industry-education integration.

Xu Zhenxiao, on behalf of the Zhejiang Alumni Association, thanked the college for reception. He exchanged views on key topics including targeted outreach and development strategies to attract high-quality students, strengthening partnerships with top global universities, and the college's future educational and talent development plans. He affirmed that the Zhejiang Alumni Association will continue to serve as a bridge, pooling resources to inject vitality into the sustained development of the alma mater. Cheng Chaoyang also expressed his gratitude to Xiamen University for his education and reiterated his willingness to offer further support and drive deeper collaboration between the college and the enterprises.

The visit strengthened the ties between alumni and the college, while establishing a collaborative platform between the college and the regional alumni association. Building on this exchange, the college aims to deepen comprehensive cooperation with alumni and their enterprises, foster a new model of university-industry synergy, and jointly advance the college's development to new heights.