On 8th November, jointly sponsored by the European and American Scholars Association (Chinese Overseas Students Association) and the Hangzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and implemented by Liepin and Providence Academy, the 2020 Chinese Overseas Students Forum with the theme of "Set Sail, Voyage, and Return to Hangzhou" was grandly opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. 

The purpose of this forum is to build a communication bridge between Chinese students and the government, enterprises, and academia, to help Chinese students understand China's policies and opportunities, and to call on more Chinese students to return to China to contribute what they have learned, so as to inject new momentum for high-quality development. 

After the speech given by few important guests, the participants witnessed the joint release of the "2020 White Paper on the Development of Chinese Overseas Students" by Liepin Overseas and Providence Academy under the guidance of the European and American Scholars Association. 

In the afternoon round table forum, academicians Shi Yigong, Zhan Qimin, and Wang Jian, as well as Jiang Fang, Yu Lizhong and other industry leaders participated, and more than 500 international students from famous overseas universities such as Harvard University, Cornell University, and Columbia University were present. At the same time, 40,700 spectators participated in the conference online.

At the end of the forum, foreign student debaters such as Chu Yin, Zhao Yingnan, Xi Rui, and Deng Zhe made wonderful appearances, and debated on the topic of "Is the new first-tier city the best choice for young people studying abroad?" to discuss the best choice for young returnees. "Where you stand is your city. It will be like you. If you are full of vitality, it will thrive. If you are brave enough to take risks, it will set sail." 

The successful holding of the 2020 Chinese International Students Forum in Hangzhou marks Hangzhou's enthusiasm and welcome to the vast number of Chinese international students. Chinese students studying abroad are also eager to learn more about Hangzhou's policy opportunities and industrial development, and to personally participate in the construction of Hangzhou. Traveling across the oceans to study and return home with dedication is not only a choice, but also an expectation and responsibility. Under the call of the Chinese International Students Forum, there will be more outstanding young international students who will contribute wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the motherland and Hangzou in the new era. 

Set sail, voyage, return to Hangzhou, see you next year!