In the afternoon of On May 28th, ZHANG Limin, a senior diplomat and former ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave a lecture on the theme of "China's diplomacy and the International Situation" in the Conference Room 101 of Hongyuan Building in SWUFE. OU Bing, Vice Chairman of the University Council presided over the lecture. Student representatives from the fifth training course for college student cadres as well as Head Start classrooms of talent training for international organizations presented the lecture.

Before the lecture, OU Bing gave a brief introduction ZHANG. On behalf of SWUFE, he expressed a warm welcome to ZHANG Limin. OU sincerely hoped that students would cherish the opportunity of face-to-face communication with ZHANG. SWUFE students are expected to understand the national conditions, have a global view and strive to become innovative talents who are familiar with international rules.
In the lecture, on the basis of his nearly four decades of diplomatic experience, ZHANG introduced some basic knowledge, diplomatic etiquette in the international diplomacy, the main tasks and work contents of embassies and consulates abroad. He further expounded the significance of diplomacy and the basic requirements of personal quality for a diplomat. He also combed the history of China's diplomatic development, the current international situations and China's foreign policy. He then shared his insights on recent hot topics. He stressed that students should pay attention to the changes in world economy as well as science and technology and to analyze problems by using professional knowledge. Meanwhile, he encouraged students to participate in international organizations' internship and employment to make China heard throughout the world.
In the Q&A session, ZHANG patiently responded to the questions from students. Students said that the lecture has greatly extended their horizon. They have been keenly aware of the patriotic feelings, and realized the glory of working as a diplomat for the country.
ZHANG Limin is a senior diplomat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a former Ambassador of the Chinese Embassy in Italy, Consul General of the Consulate General in Milan, former Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, and now the member of the Council for Promoting South-South Cooperation as well as the special consultant to the Research Center for Latin America, SWUFE. (Student Affairs Department, School of International Business)