The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Liberia hosted a vibrant China Scholarship Reception on Monday, August 11, reaffirming its strong commitment to deepening educational collaboration and fostering people-to-people ties between China and Liberia.
Held in the capital, the event brought together over 200 dignitaries and guests, including Chinese Ambassador Yin Chengwu; Hon. Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, Liberia’s Minister of Education; Cllr. Jeddi Mowbray Armah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Public Administration; and Hon. John-Charuk S. Siafa, Mayor of Monrovia.
Also present were university presidents, faculty members, student representatives, and this year’s recipients of Chinese government scholarships.
In his keynote address, Ambassador Yin highlighted the progress of China-Liberia educational cooperation, outlined China’s achievements in education, and introduced the World Youth Peace Initiative.
He urged young Liberians to embrace learning, contribute to national development, and actively strengthen the enduring friendship between the two nations.
“China stands ready to deepen educational collaboration with Liberia,” said Ambassador Yin. “We hope our shared efforts will nurture a generation of talented youth committed to national development and peace.”
Minister of Education, Dr. Jallah, lauded China’s steadfast support for Liberia’s education sector and praised the Asian nation’s remarkable development trajectory as a model for growth.
She reaffirmed the Liberian government’s dedication to advancing cooperation with China and encouraged students to make the most of the opportunity.
“Education is the foundation of any nation’s progress,” Dr. Jallah stated. “We are deeply grateful for China’s role in helping us build that foundation. Our students must now rise to the occasion.”
Student representatives also delivered heartfelt remarks, expressing gratitude to the Chinese government for its generosity.
They pledged to study diligently, return equipped to serve Liberia, and act as ambassadors of Liberia-China friendship.
The scholarship awards are part of a wider initiative by the Chinese government to support capacity-building and human resource development in partner countries.
This year, dozens of Liberian students will depart for top Chinese universities to pursue studies in a variety of disciplines.
The China Scholarship Reception not only recognized academic excellence but also underscored the growing educational and diplomatic ties between the two countries. Officials from both nations reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
