Views of the Challenges and Opportunities of International Exchange and Cooperation Facing Universities and Colleges in the West under the Background of the Belt and Road Initiative

摘要

With the continuous improvement of China’s international status and influence, General Secretary Xi Jinping proposed the “Belt and Road” economic develo pment strategy, which provides a good opportunity for the develo pment of many areas such as the economy, foreign trade, and talent exchange to countr ies along the route. To ensure the smooth implementation of the “Belt and Road” strategy, a large number of highly qualified international talents are needed. This undoubtedly puts forward new requirements for the international e xchange work of universities along the route, especially those in the west . Therefore, universities and colleges in the west should fully recognize their responsibilities, not only to see the challenges of international exchange and cooperation, but also to see good development opportunities with confidence, actively seek effective measures to do well in university construction, and make due contributions to the smooth realization of the “Belt and Road” economic strategy.