Qingdao, 13 July 2025 - The "Healthy and Happy China Tour – TCM Master Lecture Series" of the Seniors University of China (SUC) was successfully held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. The event was attended by CHEN Zijie, Curator of Museum of Chinese Medicine and Professor of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine; FAN Xianrui, Vice President of the Open University of China (OUC) and SUC; PU Chuanwen, Distinguished Professor of SUC; LI Minggang, Secretary of the Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at Qingdao Open University (Qingdao OU); and SUN Mingming, President of Qingdao OU. The event was presided over by HAN Changli, Deputy Secretary of Qingdao OU CPC Committee.
Vice President FAN reaffirmed that SUC will remain faithful to its educational principle - “Morality, Learning, Health, Happiness and Fulfilment.” Capitalising on institutional and systemic strengths, the university will expand its operating network, refine its digital platforms, enrich curricula and faculty resources, stage signature programmes and deepen international collaboration. SUC aims to serve as the main channel for elderly education, strong guide for proactive health, and the catalyst for silver economy. Moving forward, it will align closely with China’s strategy of building a leading country in education and advance the establishment of a ubiquitous and accessible lifelong education system.
FAN praised the Qingdao Branch - one of the first local branches approved by SUC - for its active participation in headquarters initiatives. She noted that the branch showcases the vitality of older learners in the new era and fosters an environment where study and ageing are sources of shared enjoyment. FAN also encouraged the branch to continue forging ahead and to craft a high-quality “Qingdao model” for senior education.
The event was organised by SUC and hosted by its Qingdao Branch. More than 120 participants attended in person, including senior officials from OUC and SUC, the Qingdao Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the Municipal Education Bureau, the Municipal Health Commission, the Qingdao University for the Aged, municipal colleges, district education bureaus, vocational-and-continuing-education partners, and representatives of faculty, volunteers and students from the Qingdao Branch.
The event was livestreamed by SUC, People’s Daily and NetEase News, attracting roughly 1.429 million online viewers.
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