On August 14th, 2025 Farewell Reception for CSC European Students was hosted by the Embassy of China in Belgium and the Mission of China to the European Union. Chinese Ambassador to Belgium Fei Shengchao and Chinese Minister Zhu Jing to the EU attended and addressed the event. Deputy Secretary-General Tian Lulu of the China Scholarship Council delivered an online speech.

Ambassador Fei Shengchao gave an in-depth introduction on a multi-dimensional China that is rich in history and brimming with youthful vitality. He called on the students to join hands on the World Youth Peace Initiative, become envoys of China-Belgium and China-EU friendships, and contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Professor Luc Taerwe of the East Asia Platform of Ghent University, Liaison Officer for Asia Ms. Hazal Sude Satkin of Erasmus Student Network and Assistant Professor Dorien Emmers of the Chinese Studies Group and the Department of Economics of KU Leuven addressed the event and extended their best wishes to the students soon to depart for China. Representatives of former CSC European students shared their study experiences in China.

The lively event was attended by more than 200 CSC European students and guests both in person and online.