WENZHOU, Nov. 5, 2026 — The China–ASEAN TVET Consortium (CATC) convened its 2026 annual work meeting in Wenzhou on November 5, drawing representatives from education authorities, vocational colleges, enterprises and research institutes to review the year's cooperation, map priorities for the next stage, and turn the Beijing Agreement into concrete action as both sides accelerate the building of a China–ASEAN skills cooperation system.
The meeting was guided by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges and the Department of Vocational and Adult Education of the Ministry of Education, and hosted by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). Zhang Xiaoming, Director of WXUT's Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, and Hu Xun attended.
At the meeting, CEAIE released the results of China–ASEAN vocational education cooperation. Following expert review, WXUT's project was selected as one of the fourth batch of China–ASEAN TVET Excellence Partners — recognition of the university's achievements in cross-border skills training, joint development of internationalized courses, promotion of "Chinese Plus Vocational Skills", two-way mobility of students and faculty, and the building of Zheng He College.
Vocational education is a key vehicle for supporting regional industrial and supply chains, expanding employment and livelihoods, and deepening people-to-people connectivity. Amid the push for digital transformation and green development, demand across ASEAN countries for technical and skilled talent suited to local industries keeps rising. Building on the meeting, WXUT will implement the Beijing Agreement, consolidate its role as an excellence partner, deepen industry-education integration, and keep supplying skilled talent for the China–ASEAN community with a shared future and for high-quality regional development.
(Written and photographed by Hu Xun, Office of International Exchange and Cooperation; reviewed by Zhang Xiaoming)
The CATC 2026 annual work meeting in session, Wenzhou
Award presentation ceremony
