[Explanation] As the first overseas Chinese higher education institution established after the founding of New China, Huaqiao University held a commemorative meeting for the 60th anniversary of its founding in Quanzhou, Fujian on November 1.

Cai Dafeng, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and chairman of the board of directors of Huaqiao University, and Tan Tianxing, vice minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, attended and delivered speeches.

  [Concurrent] Cai Dafeng, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

  The great era is inspiring, and the great cause has a bright future.

We believe that our Huaqiao University will definitely play the role of the main force of overseas Chinese education, and the golden signboard of the overseas Chinese school will be more brilliant.

The overseas ties are extensive and deep, and the international reputation is even more outstanding.

In order to widely spread the traditional Chinese culture, maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, promote the peaceful reunification of the motherland, realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, make greater contributions and create new brilliance.

  [Explanation] Tan Tianxing affirmed the achievements of Huaqiao University, and hopes that the school will adhere to the characteristics of overseas Chinese schools, spread Chinese culture to all corners of the country, and contribute to the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country.

  [Concurrent] Tan Tianxing, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee

  Teachers, classmates, alumni, and friends, the Jiazi Hua Chapter of Huaqiao University has been cast. We need to write new glory together.

It is hoped that the school will build on the achievements of 60 years of development and strive to build a well-known university with distinctive characteristics, first-class domestic and international reputation.

To build a modern and powerful socialist country in an all-round way and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, we will make new and greater contributions.

  [Explanation] In 1960, Huaqiao University was founded in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, with the mission of providing higher education for returned overseas Chinese.

Since its establishment, Huaqiao University, born out of overseas Chinese, keeps in mind the original aspirations of relatives, aids, and rejuvenation of overseas Chinese, and serves the overseas Chinese community and students with high standards and quality, and serves local economic development.

  [Explanation] Chen Wenguo, a returned Indonesian overseas Chinese who returned to China in the early 1960s, still cherishes the school badge with the student number.

Seeing the current development of his alma mater, Chen Wenguo was full of emotion.

  [Concurrent] Chen Wenguo, 1963 alumni of Huaqiao University

  This school badge, these words were written by Liao Chengzhi.

The student number behind my school badge is my student number. I have treasured this school badge for nearly 60 years.

I was able to participate today, and I was very excited, and I didn't sleep well last night.

  [Explanation] Looking back at Yijiazi’s school-running history, Huaqiao University has produced many talents.

More than 200,000 BGI alumni have spread across five continents, and have made outstanding achievements in various industries and fields. The younger generation of students are also thriving in Huayuan.

During the warm-up concert, songs such as "My Motherland and Me" sung by the student choir of Huaqiao University aroused cheers on the scene.

  [Concurrent] Zhu Yan, Member of the Student Choir of Huaqiao University

  First of all, I think the atmosphere of this school celebration is particularly good. The school is very kind to these alumni, and the alumni have a deep feeling for the school, which gives me a deeper feeling for the school.

And this time our chorus performed more successfully.

So I think this is a more important point in my life, a more important memory for me.

  [Explanation] Affected by the epidemic, many BGI alumni living overseas cannot return to the school to participate in the school's 60th anniversary series of activities.

To this end, Huaqiao University has innovated and developed an online campus navigation system for the 60th anniversary of the school to facilitate "cloud" alumni at home and abroad to participate in various commemorative activities.

  Reporter Kening Wu Guanbiao reports from Quanzhou, Fujian

Editor in charge: [Zhang Kaixin]