This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Congo and China. On February 22nd, President Xi Jinping of People’s Republic of China and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Recently, our university's Congolese student, Roland Durand, as a representative of outstanding international students in Beijing, was interviewed by China International Television to share his life experiences in China.
Roland Durand is a graduate student majoring in Electronic Information at School of Artificial Intelligence, enrolled in the class of 2021. Being diligent, hardworking, and deeply committed to his research, he has won the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for international students. He has a strong passion for Chinese culture and actively participates in public welfare activities. Currently, he serves as the President of the Congolese Student Association in Beijing.
Roland Durand said, “I have been studying in China for 8 years, from 2016 to 2024, and I am currently pursuing a master's degree. My teachers and classmates are very supportive, and our laboratory is equipped with advanced instruments and facilities. The people in Beijing are very warm and friendly, and I have made many good friends here, which has been very helpful for me to adapt to the life and study in China.”
As the President of the Congolese Student Association in Beijing, Roland Durand stated, 'We have a lot of work to do, such as managing a platform for Congolese students in China. On the platform, we share information about activities of students in China or upcoming projects for students coming to China in the future, so that friends can better understand students’ lives in China.'
When talking about Sino-Congolese friendship, Roland Durand expressed, "Both countries benefit from this relationship, and I also want to contribute to the enduring friendship between China and Congo. In addition to promoting the life of international students in China, I also want to explore the possibility of establishing more communication platforms, such as e-commerce platforms, which can help many Congolese people to alleviate poverty. I believe there are many aspects in which my country can learn from China for further develop."
