Alliance opens doors for Mexican students in China

The alliance now has 28 member universities and offices in 12 countries, including Russia, Mexico and Malaysia, and maintains ties with Chinese companies investing in those countries.

Liu Baoli, executive secretary-general of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week, says the alliance has adopted a system of "joint selection, joint funding and joint training" to create a new model for studying abroad in China.

As an initiator of the China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week and an early member of the alliance, Guizhou University has forged relationships with universities in ASEAN countries via the platform.

This year's event saw members of overseas government institutions, domestic universities and Chinese companies work together to develop expertise and boost training and employment.

Nine Mexican state governments signed cooperation agreements with universities of the China Campus Network, as did Huawei. Additionally, two CCN centers, located in Russia and Uzbekistan, were officially launched at the event.

Zhou says the alliance will continue to promote "customized talent training models with government participation and university-enterprise cooperation" and it hopes to establish programs with Mongolia, Cambodia and several other countries.

"We will continue to serve local development, promote trade and enhance the global reputation of Chinese universities," Zhou adds.

Zhao Yandi contributed to this story.