On September 23, CUEB held the opening ceremony and new student orientation for the 2026 international students in the lecture hall at the Exhibition  & Convention Center on the Hongmiao Campus. A total of 222 international students from 65 countries attended the event. Li Kunpeng, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of CUEB, was present and delivered a speech. Faculty members of the School of International Education and all 2026 international students attended the ceremony.

The ceremony opened with a warm‑up video. On behalf of CUEB, Li Kunpeng greeted all new international students. He stated that CUEB attaches great importance to international education and is committed to cultivating outstanding talents capable of leading the future. Marking the university’s 70th anniversary this year, CUEB is advancing international education, planning the construction of the Hongmiao International Campus and promoting the development of education for international students in China. He noted that the world is undergoing profound changes and students should actively embrace such changes.In an era of rapid development in artificial intelligence, students should not only leverage technology to expand their capabilities, but also preserve independent thinking and rational judgment. He set out three expectations for new students: first, to pursue rigorous scholarship, delve into their majors, and engage in active exchanges with their Chinese peers; second, to ground themselves in Beijing, observe and experience life in depth, and understand the authentic and multi‑dimensional contemporary China; third, to integrate proactively into campus life, leverage multicultural strengths, and serve as envoys of friendship between Chinese and foreign youth.

Xu Xiaohua, Associate Professor of the School of International Education, addressed the students as a facultyrepresentative. She offered her message to the new students from three dimensions: “Learn Chinese, Understand China, See the World”. She encouraged students to study diligently and think critically in class, and actively take part in cultural exchanges and social practices after class to broaden their horizons and serve as bridges for China‑foreign cultural exchanges.

Hiba, a 2025 student majoring in Business Administration from Morocco, shared her learning experience and insights as the representative of current students, encouraging new students to break through and practice actively. Daniel, a 2026 student majoring in Advanced Business Translation and Communication from Tajikistan, spoke as the new student representative. He recounted his journey to choose CUEB, hoping that fellow students dare to try, make mistakes, step out of their comfort zones, continuously tap their potential through academic study, and grow into better versions of themselves. Li Juanting, Secretary of the DirectlyAffiliated Party Branch of International Cooperation and Exchange, presented commemorative gifts to the new student representatives.

After the ceremony, the School of International Education carried out New Student Orientation centered on four themes: “Peace of Mind, Compliance, Academic Adaptation and Comfortable Residence”. Police officers from the Exit‑Entry Administration Brigade of the Chaoyang Branch, Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau gave presentations on laws and regulations, visa policies and security precautions. Teachers from the Security Departmentgave lectures on fire protection, anti‑fraud, and personal safety. The International Student Training Office interpreted the curriculum system, credit standards, course selection, assessment, and graduation requirements. The International Student Administration Office introduced management systems including student status, attendance, campus rules and regulations. The Logistics and Dormitory Management Center clarified rules for communal living such as access control and visitor registration, dormitory housekeeping and use of public facilities.