On June 23, Silk Road School held a symposium on studying the spirit of "Xi Jinping's Reply to the International Students of Peking University". International students of SRS from 16 countries and regions gathered together with other overseasstudents on line, and discussed their learning feelings based on their study and life experiences in China. The symposium was presided over by Prof.Jiang Xiaoli, DeputyDean of SRS and International College.

Xi Jinping said in his replythat you take the initiative to understand China’s national conditions and the history of the Communist Party of China. This is very useful for understanding China’s past, present, and future.

Lin Yinru, a Chinese Singaporean, feels deeply about this. She said that when she came to China, she was not only learning, but also a "root-seeking journey" His great-grandfather is also a glorious member of the Communist Party of China. He loves his motherland deeply and always keeps his mission in mind. He is not afraid of sacrifice and willing to give. He left his wife and son and returned to China to participate in the war against aggression, and eventually sacrificed in a war. Through her studies at SRS, she learned that the century of the Communist Party of China is a century that has completely changed the suffering and destiny of the modern times Chinese nation, and that the Chinese people have gone from standing up, getting rich to becoming strong. The more she knows about China’s national conditions and the history of the Communist Party of China, the more shecan appreciate the great-grandfather’s patriotism of giving up his own family and taking care of everyone, dedicating himself to death, and the more she can understand why the Communist Party of China can lead the Chinese people to solve the crisis of death in China since modern times, and realize the complete liberation and independence of the Chinese nation. She believes that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, Chinese people will continue to make great strides forward and realize the dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation at an early date.

Arif from Bangladesh said that what touched himmost was that Xi Jinping emphasized in his letter that the Communist Party of China is a party that seeks happiness for the people. The Chinese Communist Party seeks happiness for the Chinese people, not for a certain political party or a specific group. He believes that the Communist Party of China cares about and serves the people, and it is of great significance for the whole country to fight poverty.

Bai Yun from Australia said that the new crown epidemic has brought great challenges to the study and life of international students. In the most confused and helpless times, a series of fruitful measures taken by the Chinese government gave international students peace of mind. The teachers of SRS helped international students solve the difficulties and problems encountered through various channels. The students also cooperated and helped each otherand calmly dealt with the severe challenges brought by the epidemic, and we all tide over the difficulties together. He believes that this experience of being realistic, exploring, and forging ahead on SRS will surely become a solid foundation that will be imprinted in the future lives of international students.

Jay from India is deeply touched byXi’s answer about the need to take the initiative to understand China’s national conditions and the history of the Communist Party of China. He said that, frankly speaking, he did not understand Chinese law and politics before studying in China. All information about China came from indirect channels such as the media, the internet, or scholars. After he came to China and entered SRS, he realized the real China. SRS offers many useful courses. In the process of studying, he deeply realized that the Communist Party of China has always been committed to the happiness of the people. China's fight against poverty has been difficult but has achieved remarkable results. It is worth learning from other countries. He believes that if one does not understand the truth, one cannot blindly follow, but should rely on one's own wisdom and continuous learning to actively understand the real China.

Alina from Russia said that after gaining a deeper understanding of the real China, she will strive to become the "Marco Polo" of the new era and introduce her ideas and experiences to more people. She said that the excellent courses of SRS gave her a new understanding of Chinese roads and the relationship between China and the world; various useful visits and research activities and a variety of cultural experience activities gave her a deeper understanding of China’s politics, economy, society and culture. She must work hard to learn cultural knowledge, strive to become a cultural ambassador like Marco Polo, build a bridge of international communication, enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the people of China and Russia, and promote in-depth cooperation and common development between China and Russia. Contribute to the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Xi Jinping’s affectionate message and earnest exhortation in the reply letter to the international students of Peking University further inspired the SRS students to understand what kind of country China is, understand why China is such a country, and further interpret China and show the world the enthusiasm and motivation of a true and comprehensive China. The international students attending the conference expressed that they should take the opportunity to learn the spirit of the reply, cherish the opportunity to study at SRS and strive to become friendly envoys who tell the story of China on the international stage in the new era.