"Spring brings forth its blossoms, and autumn reaps its fruits." Over the past decade, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has evolved from concept to action, from vision to reality, becoming a widely embraced international public good and cooperation platform. On October 18, 2023, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, where he reviewed the achievements of the past decade, summarized the successful experiences, and outlined a new direction for the high-quality development of the Belt and Road. His speech set a new vision and injected fresh momentum into the initiative. Lanzhou Vocational Technical College has actively implemented major national strategies such as the Belt and Road Initiative, strengthened the integration of industry and education, and upheld the spirit of craftsmanship. Through deep integration with the Belt and Road Initiative, the college has pioneered new pathways in vocational education.

The Official Establishment of the International College: Upgrading the "Belt and Road" Educational Initiative

In recent years, Lanzhou Vocational Technical College has thoroughly implemented the work arrangements set forth by the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Government, and the Provincial Department of Education to create a "Belt and Road" cultural hub and a national vocational education center for westward opening. The college has fully leveraged the unique advantages of vocational education and innovatively practiced ways in which vocational skills can contribute to the Belt and Road Initiative. On April 12, 2023, Lanzhou Vocational Technical College, in collaboration with Malaysia City University, officially established the "Belt and Road" International College. This college serves as a platform for Sino-foreign cooperative education and broadens the horizons of international education. The college continuously enriches and enhances itself, aiming to cultivate highly skilled talents with a global perspective. The two institutions have joined hands to continue exchanges and build a bridge of friendship, fostering mutual learning, exchange, appreciation, and cooperation for mutual benefit. The establishment of the International College provides a platform for further cooperation and exchange between the two schools, facilitating the sharing of educational information and learning resources. It also promotes faculty exchanges and professional development, supports joint efforts in student learning, practice, research, and professional development, and encourages study abroad programs. Together, these efforts aim to upgrade the "Belt and Road" educational initiative.

Establishment of the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Industry College: Supporting the Belt and Road Initiative and Preserving the Spirit of Craftsmanship

Lanzhou beef noodles, with a history of over a century of inheritance, innovation, and development, hold significant brand value, economic value, and cultural value. Seizing the opportunity to advance the Belt and Road Initiative, Lanzhou Vocational Technical College has established the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Industry College and the Lanzhou High-Skilled Talent Training Base. These institutions are set to become powerful drivers of the college's high-quality development, aiding in the preservation of the spirit of craftsmanship through the Belt and Road Initiative. Leveraging its unique educational features and strengths, the college continuously explores and innovates vocational education exchange models. It has introduced courses related to the beef noodle industry, oriented towards enhancing employment opportunities. By fully utilizing the advantages of its base for cultivating highly skilled talents and high-quality labor, the college is committed to the principle of "vocational education for one, employment for one, and prosperity for one family." The goal is to provide more students with opportunities to shine in their lives. The college is tasked with fostering talent, advancing technological research, providing social training, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and preserving cultural heritage, all of which contribute to the high-quality development of the Lanzhou beef noodle industry, elevating its brand value. These efforts empower the Belt and Road Initiative, strengthen the Lanzhou beef noodle industry, and provide solid talent support for the "Skillful Gansu," "Strong Provincial Capital" initiatives, and the refined development of Lanzhou.

As we embark on the next golden decade of the Belt and Road Initiative, Lanzhou Vocational Technical College remains committed to its mission. It deepens the integration of industry and education and enhances school-enterprise cooperation to cultivate more highly skilled technical talents, master craftsmen, and expert artisans. This effort promotes the high-quality development of regional vocational education and significantly enhances the role and contribution of vocational education to the economic and social development of Gansu. The college deeply integrates itself into the grand framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, exploring educational models that serve the needs of enterprises expanding abroad. Seizing the development opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative, Lanzhou Vocational Technical College positions itself at the center of the international stage, showcasing the voice and experience of Gansu's vocational education and pioneering new pathways in the deep integration of vocational education with the Belt and Road Initiative.