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CPU joins 2nd International Business and Trade Study Camp opening ceremony in Xiamen, China

by | Oct 29, 2026 | The Centralian Link | 0 comments

By Roselle Mitch G. Anas


CPU delegates and student participants pose for a group photo during the 2nd International Business and Trade Study Camp held at Jiangxin Building C, Xiamen City University, October 25-30, 2026.

With the theme “Writing a Splendid Chapter along the Maritime Silk Road in Fujian, Sailing Together on the China–Philippines Study Exchange,” Central Philippine University (CPU) joined the opening ceremony of the 2nd International Business and Trade Study Camp held at Jiangxin Building C, Xiamen City University on October 25-30, 2026.

The CPU delegation comprised 51 students from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) and eight faculty members led by CBA Dean Dr. Lorna T. Grande. The delegation included Dr. April Ann B. De La Gente, Dr. Carmen N. Hernandez, Dr. Hermely A. Jalando-on, Dr. Christine B. Golilao, Asst. Prof. Shedrick P. Layson, Rev. Dr. Francis Neil G. Jalando-on, and CBA Secretary Stephen A. Yuson.

The trade study camp was hosted by Fujian Silk Road Center Education Technology Co., Ltd., and Central Philippine University, organized by Xiamen City University and co-organized by Zhangzhou City Vocational College and Fujian Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation Talents Professional Committee.

The opening ceremony began with the introduction of leaders and participants followed by the choral national anthem. Messages were delivered by Xiamen City University Vice President Mr. Chen Xuhui, the Vice President of the Fujian Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation Talents Professional Committee and General Manager of Fujian Silk Road Center Education Technology Co.,Ltd. Dr. Xie Yongcong, CPU College of Business and Accountancy Dean Dr. Lorna T. Grande, and CPU student Camp Representative Judd Ashley Jare.

The ceremony concluded with a flag presentation and a group photo commemorating the gathering of participating institutions and delegates.

Notably, on December 3, 2025, the University participated in the Launch Ceremony for the Project Construction of the Maritime Silk Road Academy and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology held at the Qunying Hall, International Exchanges Center, Zhangzhou College of Science and Technology.

These initiatives reflect CPU’s continuing efforts to strengthen international academic exchanges, foster educational opportunities, and promote cross-cultural collaboration, reinforcing its commitment to global goals.