- 2025 CAECW opened in Guizhou under theme 'Smart Education Empowering People-to-People Exchanges'
- 116 activities planned, including 60+ MoUs, 8 joint institutes, and 6 new training bases
- Event deepens China-ASEAN ties, with 1,100+ foreign youth joining study tours in Guizhou
The 2025 China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week (CAECW) opening ceremony was conducted at its permanent site in Guian New Area, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. Organized jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, and the People's Government of Guizhou Province, the event has now grown into a major platform for developing educational relations and cultural exchanges between China and ASEAN nations.
The 2025 CAECW, scheduled from July 24 to 27, is taking place under the title 'Smart Education Empowering People-to-People Exchanges, Educational Cooperation Enhancing Common Development', in response to the increasing impact of digital learning and cooperation in global education.
The event this year puts a great deal of importance on commemorating the achievement of China-ASEAN people-to-people and cultural exchange activities while broadening the scope and impact of the CAECW platform. It also focuses on enhancing innovative models in the 'Education+' paradigm, promoting integration among education and other industries like technology and industry.
As part of China's wider diplomatic and development agenda, the meeting is attracting greater involvement not just from ASEAN countries but from other nations participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Organizers anticipate this to place CAECW in a position to be an elite platform for meaningful, long-term educational and cultural collaboration throughout Asia.
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At the 2025 CAECW, there are 116 activities scheduled, with 19 major events within the opening period and another 97 programs to be held during the course of the rest of the year. The meeting will bring rich fruits, such as signing more than 60 agreements or memorandums of understanding, the setup of eight overseas joint colleges or research institutions, and the construction of six new internship and training bases.
In addition, three high-level vocational education communities or industry-education alliances will be initiated to promote greater cooperation in technical education. Over 1,100 foreign young people will also take part in study tours and exchange trips in Guizhou to contribute to the lively cross-cultural atmosphere that the event creates.
