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National studies courses in Nanjing and Zhejiang Civil Service Training and Development Institute, Civil Service Bureau

Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the social, political, economic and legal systems of the country have undergone tremendous changes in just a few decades. As middle-ranking civil servants often have opportunities to collaborate with the Campus of Zhejiang University. Participants of Course No. 1 of Nanjing Mainland authorities, it is important for University national studies programme. them to be familiar with national affairs and regional development. Since 2006, the Civil Service Training and Development Institute (CSTDI) has commissioned Sun Yat-sen University and the Shenzhen Graduate School of Peking University to provide national studies courses for middle-ranking officers in the HKSAR Government and so far more than 1,400 participants have taken the courses.

To broaden participants’ understanding of the Zhejiang University national key regions in the country, CSTDI has commissioned studies programme two prominent institutions in the Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University is situated in Hangzhou, the namely Nanjing University and Zhejiang University, provincial capital of Zhejiang Province. Internationally to conduct national studies courses for middle- renowned for its picturesque scenery, Hangzhou has ranking civil servants commencing September 2012. also been ranked as the best Chinese city for doing In addition to classroom lessons, visits and trips business by Forbes Magazine for a couple of years on related topics with professors offering on-site in a row. Following the city’s rapid development in explanations have also been incorporated into the recent years, many successful start-ups have been courses, so that participants will have an opportunity established in Hangzhou. In view of these distinctive to know about the history and development of the features of the city, the course has incorporated study country from different dimensions and perspectives. visits to famous enterprises and natural reserves. Furthermore, a number of unique elements have Through these visits, participants will explore been added to the respective courses having regard Zhejiang’s economy and the entrepreneurship of to the distinctive features of the cities where the two Zhejiang’s businessmen, and understand how to universities are located. strike a balance between economic development and environmental conservation. Nanjing University national studies programme To create an effective learning environment, Nanjing University is situated in the heart of participants are divided into groups. Prior to Nanjing city, which was the ancient capital of six completion of the programme, each group has to dynasties between the third and sixth centuries. discuss, summarise, share and give a presentation The city is rich in historic and cultural traditions and on what they have learned in a particular subject has witnessed tremendous changes in the history of area. Nanjing University and Zhejiang University each modern China. In this regard, study trips on historic organises two programmes for us this year. The first and cultural themes have been specifically designed to batch of programmes was successfully completed incorporate in-depth study of the development of the in September and October. The next batch would country and Nanjing. By engaging in this exploration commence in November and December. of history, participants are expected to gain a more thorough understanding of the country’s current 28 development and contemporary world affairs.