BY IRWIN ANGIKI
The agreement between the Solomon Islands USP campus and the PRC embassy has been lauded by the student association.
Through the partnership, China will sponsor self-sponsored students.
A mark of the partnership was held at the USP campus on March 7 in which the university hosted the PRC Ambassador HE Cai Weiming for an educational film show.
Deputy Chair of the USP student association of Solomon Islands (USPSASI), Abel Wanesuia in his statement to acknowledge the filming event, welcomed the partnership saying it will boost access to quality tertiary education at the institution especially for students struggling with sponsorship.
“I expressed my appreciation for the recent agreement between the Chinese Embassy and USPSI, which will provide funding for USPSI self-sponsored students under the China Ambassador Scholarship initiative.
“This scholarship, which covers tuition fees, is a significant step toward enhancing access to education for students at the University of the South Pacific Solomon Islands campus.
“The agreement follows a courtesy visit from the USPSASI executive to the Chinese Embassy last year and marks a major milestone in the ongoing partnership between USPSASI and the Chinese Embassy,” Mr Wanesuia said.
The filming event was attended by a range of dignitaries including Ambassador Cai and Minister for Women Freda Tuki.
The film screening provided a platform to discuss women’s empowerment, gender equality and the importance of community support.
Ambassador Cai and Minister Tuki’s speeches highlighted the need for continued progress in women’s rights and empowerment across the Pacific region, Wanesuia said.
“The event was especially impactful for students at USPSI, as it provided a platform for engaging and creating opportunities related to women’s rights and empowerment.
“USPSASI acknowledges and deeply appreciates the speeches delivered by both Ambassador Cai and Minister Tuki, whose words resonated with the importance of supporting women’s education, leadership and independence.
In his speech, Ambassador Cai acknowledged USPSI for hosting the inaugural Chinese film festival in Solomon Islands.
Cai explained the film, The Wandering Earth II, as representing the possible future of peace, cooperation and innovation with the help of artificial intelligence.
“China, a civilization spanning over 5,000 years, has always been defined by values that deeply resonate with humanity’s shared aspirations, such as the celebration of life, the love for peace, the virtue of diligence, the spirit of innovation, and the cherishing of unity.
“These values are woven into Chinese cultural heritage, flowing in our veins, shaping our identity, and still guiding us for constant progress in this age of satellites and algorithms,” Cai said.
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