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(KPL) Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Guan Huabing hosted a send-off reception party for 110 Lao students who will study in China on Chinese government scholarships, China – ASEAN Exchange Extraordinary Scholarships and the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme on August 10, Vientiane Capital.
By Phetsamone
(KPL) Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Guan Huabing hosted a send-off reception party for 110 Lao students who will study in China on Chinese government scholarships, China – ASEAN Exchange Extraordinary Scholarships and the Chinese Government Scholarship Programme on August 10, Vientiane Capital.
The government of China provided more scholarships to Laos than to any other ASEAN member state, according to Mr Huabing.
Among the 110 scholars, eight will be doing doctoral degree programmes, 44 will be studying master’s degree courses and 58 will pursue bachelor degrees.
They will study international economics and trade, international economics and business, international trade, international politics, business administration, accounting, finance, management, advertising, architecture and political science, among others, according to Mr Huabing.
Last year almost 7,000 Lao students were studying in China either on government scholarships or at their own expense.
In addition to the Chinese government scholarship programmes, the authorities of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiangsu and Guizhou Provinces as well as Chinese Universities have also provided scholarships to Lao students.
“Studying abroad may be challenging because of the language barriers and different culture, but it is a good opportunity to develop and I hope that they become a bridge to enhance mutual understanding and assistance between Laos and China,” said Deputy Minister of Education and Sports Mr Lytou Bouapao.
Addressing the function, Mr Lytou expressed gratitude to Chinese government for its provision of scholarships and its contribution to human resource development, thus promoting its efforts to integrate into international and regional communities.
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