To thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, promote the innovative theories of the Party‑building to take root in people’s minds, leverage the disciplinary strengths of the School of Foreign Languages, and integrate theoretical learning with foreign‑language teaching and cross‑cultural communication, the school held a ceremony to distribute the Chinese‑English version of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V) on January 8, 2026, kicking off a special reading activity. The school‑level leadership team and all teaching staff took part in the event, embarking on a new journey featuring mutual advancement between theoretical education and professional practice.

At the distribution‑ceremony site, Yu Jiang, Secretary of the Party Committee of the college, first elaborated on the core value and research significance of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V). He pointed out that the book vividly records the practical progress of the Party and national undertakings in the new era, showcases the latest achievements in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, and serves as an authoritative work that systematically presents Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. For foreign‑language teachers, the Chinese‑English bilingual edition acts as a compulsory course to strengthen theoretical grounding and consolidate ideological foundations, as well as a practical handbook linking professional capabilities with national strategic demands. Through bilingual comparative study, teachers can perceive the power of theories and grasp core ideological essence from the original Chinese text. Meanwhile, they can explore the international communication logic of China‑centered discourse systems via English expressions, consolidate professional groundwork for telling Chinese stories and spreading China’s voice, and faithfully shoulder the mission of Sino‑foreign cultural exchanges.

Then‑on, the college leadership team presented copies of the Chinese‑English version of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (Volume V) to all teachers. After receiving the brand‑new books, the teachers stated that the bilingual edition serves as an excellent medium for in‑depth study of original theoretical texts and accurate comprehension of ideological essence. They could gain insight into the power of theories from the Chinese original version and figure out the international expression logic of China’s discourse system by comparing the English text. It offers vital guidance for improving their capacity for cross‑cultural communication.

At the end of the ceremony, Song Xiukui, Dean of the college, put forward clear requirements for advancing the special reading activity. First, a learning framework combining collective research, individual intensive study and achievement transformation should be established. Regular bilingual‑reading seminars, special lesson‑preparing meetings and theoretical‑sharing sessions will be held to dig deep into the linguistic highlights and ideological connotations of the book. The college will integrate the Party’s innovative theories into curriculum‑based ideological‑political education and realize the goal of embedding theories into textbooks, classroom teaching and teachers’ and students’ minds. Second, teachers shall give full play to foreign‑language disciplinary strengths. Taking this reading campaign as an opportunity, they are expected to make contributions in bilingual translation research and the international communication of Chinese concepts. Teachers are encouraged to conduct special research on key statements including building a community with a shared future for mankind and advancing Chinese‑style modernization. They should translate learning outcomes into tangible progress in telling authentic Chinese‑stories and contribute the wisdom and strength of foreign‑language disciplines to exchanges and mutual‑learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.

The launch of this special reading activity marks a vital initiative for the School of Foreign Languages to deepen theoretical study and strengthen mission‑based responsibility. Going forward, taking the book‑distribution ceremony as a starting point, the college will diversify reading modes and expand practical platforms. It will guide all teachers to consolidate ideological foundations through in‑depth study and fulfil their original aspiration in professional practice. The college will translate learning achievements into robust impetus for its high‑quality development and inject unique strength from foreign‑language educators into advancing Chinese‑style modernization.