In order to facilitate students' learning on foreign affairs and international relations of our country, IFT invited Mr. Yin Juming, Director-General of Policy Research Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of the PRC in Macao SAR to give a lecture on China's foreign policy and foreign affairs related to Macao on 19 April. The lecture was held in the Grand Hall of IFT Macao Campus, with close to 100 students and staff members attending. Mr. Yin Juming introduced the development of China's foreign affairs in the past 60 years after the establishment of the People's Republic of China. The achievement in foreign affairs can be divided according to several historical phrases: the foundation of China's foreign relations with East European countries and the USSR, as well as countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America in1950s and 1960s; the achievement of Chinese-US diplomatic relations, establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan, recovery all legal rights in the United Nations in 1970s; in the following two decades, China's opening-up and reform, establishment of relations with more countries had played a even bigger role in the development; after millennium, our country has promoted peaceful development, looking for similarities while accepting difference. After joining the WTO and successfully organising the APEC Conference, Beijing Olympics and Expo 2012 Shanghai China, China shows its rapid development and the even more active participation in the world.
In addition, Mr. Yin Juming also talked about the policy of consular service and the focus of the service in recent years. Meanwhile, he also shared his ideas on foreign affairs related to Macao as well as the harsh experience of being a diplomat in war-affacted regions. Last but not least, how the Macao SAR Government establishes external relations in the context of Macao Basic Law and what Macao residents have to pay attention to while they travel overseas are also discussed in the seminar.
During the seminar, Ms. Florence Ian, the Vice-President of IFT presented a token of appreciation to Mr. Yin Juming for bringing the students the latest situation of China's foreign affairs. By organising diversified activities, it is hoped that IFT students can keep closed eyes on what's happening around them and be more concerned about the future of our society and our country.