29-Jul-2026

. AMMAN – Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute (TAG-Confucius), in cooperation with the Chinese Language Education Foundation and Shenyang Normal University (SYNU), organized the "Bridge to China – 2026 Academics Delegation" program from July 1–9, 2026. The 2026 delegation comprised ten principals and representatives from Jordanian schools, universities, and educational institutions.
The program aims to enrich participants' knowledge of the Chinese language and culture while providing them with the opportunity to benefit from China's educational experience through workshops, training sessions, and field visits. It also seeks to familiarize participants with Chinese civilization and showcase the country's remarkable technological advancements in education and modern teaching methodologies.
The Jordanian delegation was welcomed by Dr. Wang Xin, Director of the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation at Shenyang Normal University, in the presence of Ms. Hu Bo, Vice Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Yang Songfang, Chinese Director of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute, and several university representatives.
Dr. Wang expressed her pride in the longstanding partnership between Shenyang Normal University and TAG-Confucius Institute, commending the efforts of H.E. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of TAG-Confucius Institute, in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two sides. She also noted that many TAG-Confucius students have been awarded scholarships to pursue their studies at Shenyang Normal University.
For his part, Mr. Mamoun Abu Al Sebaa, Executive Director of TAG-Confucius Institute and Head of the Jordanian Delegation, expressed his sincere appreciation to the University for its Warm Hospitality and generous reception.

He affirmed his pride in the strategic partnership between Shenyang Normal University and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global, which dates back to 2008, emphasizing that it remains the only partnership of its kind worldwide between the Chinese government and the private business sector.
Mr. Abu Al Sebaa further stressed H.E. Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh's commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two sides through new partnerships across various fields in support of the Belt and Road Initiative, which continues to serve as the cornerstone of their enduring collaboration.
During the program, the delegation attended a series of lectures at Shenyang Normal University covering China's national conditions, basic education system, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Chinese tea ceremony.
The delegation also visited several schools in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning Province, to gain firsthand insight into China's educational practices. In addition, the program included visits to some of China's most iconic cultural and historical landmarks, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall of China, and several other historical sites in the Chinese capital.