The 14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS), hosted by Humanitarian Affairs Asia, was held in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, on Aug 4-7. Under its theme "Lead the Change", the symposium covered a wide range of topics, including global perspectives and future trends, climate change and sustainable development, humanitarian and social welfare, mental health and personal growth, as well as animal protection. More than 320 faculty and student representatives from 29 countries participated. At the invitation of the host, and following student applications and university selection interviews, the Beijing-based Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) sent a delegation. It comprised nine students from the School of Finance, the School of Insurance, the School of International Trade and Economics, the School of Economics and the Law School.

The CUFE delegation get together for a group photo.

During the symposium, the CUFE students met and talked with the representatives of other nations, sharing their understanding of global governance and sustainable development and discussing the role of young people in driving global change and humanitarian causes. They demonstrated their broad global vision, solid professional knowledge, and excellent cross-cultural communications skills. This experience is expected to inspire them to translate what they learned and thought into concrete actions for global development and public welfare, and to contribute to sustainable development with their youthful sense of responsibility and professional expertise.

Writers: ZHANG Chenghan

Reviewers: PENG Yuchao, GAO Boyang

Editors: WANG Xinyu

Approvers: HUO Xiaoran