Guangzhou MalishaEdu Co., Ltd. will host the 4th Belt and Road Chinese University and Overseas Partner Exchange Conference at Crowne Plaza, Guangzhou, on 10–11 December 2026 — a high-level platform for Chinese universities, overseas institutions, government representatives, hospitals, medical tourism representatives, enterprises and international partners to connect, exchange ideas and explore long-term cooperation.
To further strengthen international exchange and cooperation with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, expand practical cooperation between Chinese institutions and overseas partners, and create new opportunities in education, healthcare, science and technology, and cross-border business, Guangzhou MalishaEdu Co., Ltd. (MalishaEdu) will host The 4th Belt and Road Chinese University and Overseas Partner Exchange Conference at Crowne Plaza, Guangzhou, from December 10th to 11th, 2026.
The conference will provide a high-level platform for Chinese universities, overseas institutions, government representatives, public and private hospitals, medical tourism representatives, enterprises, and international partners to connect, exchange ideas, and explore long-term cooperation opportunities. The first three conferences, successfully held in Guangzhou in 2023, 2024, and 2025, attracted representatives from more than 100 Chinese universities, government ministries, embassies and consulates, education authorities, and university leaders from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Over the years, the event has developed into an influential platform for international exchange, with ministers, diplomats, senior officials, academic leaders, and institutional representatives participating in keynote sessions, one-to-one meetings, and partnership ceremonies.
Building on this foundation, the 2026 conference in Guangzhou will further expand the scope of cooperation. Alongside the education exchange platform, the event will also include the 2nd Belt and Road Global Healthcare Exchange Conference and the OTB Cross-Border Business Exchange Meeting, all organized within the same overall event framework.
Through these platforms, participants will have opportunities to explore cooperation in areas including international student recruitment, joint academic programs, healthcare and medical tourism cooperation, hospital partnerships, international patient services, research collaboration, technology exchange, sourcing, trade cooperation, market expansion, and long-term institutional and business partnerships.
The 2026 conference will be larger in scale and more international in participation, leveraging the advantages of Guangzhou as an international hub. It will integrate international education, healthcare, science and technology, research, and cross-border business cooperation, creating broader opportunities for meaningful exchange and practical collaboration. MalishaEdu warmly invites your organization to join this international gathering and explore new opportunities for cooperation with Chinese universities, hospitals, enterprises, and other international partners.
Together, let’s shape the future of global education cooperation.
Yours faithfully,
Guangzhou MalishaEdu Co., Ltd.
Please note that you must register before 15th November 2026 to participate in the related conference activities and arrangements.
Over 120+ esteemed Chinese universities and more than 400+ international delegates will convene to exchange insights on Chinese university admissions, scholarship policies, academic cooperation, and international education opportunities.
Chinese public and private hospitals, medical institutions, and international medical tourism representatives will come together to explore cooperation in patient referral, medical services, hospital partnerships, healthcare exchange, and cross-border medical collaboration.
A forum for Chinese academic institutions and their global counterparts, along with government entities, to establish substantial and long-term collaborative agreements.
The MalishaEdu Advisory Group will provide comprehensive training on Chinese educational systems, admission processes, recruitment cooperation, and related institutional practices for international delegates.
A significant occasion where Chinese and international academic bodies, institutions, and partners will formalize cooperation through Memorandums of Understanding and other partnership agreements.
An opportunity for international delegates to experience the culture, environment, development, and dynamic spirit of Guangzhou.
An exclusive networking event designed to connect delegates with Chinese institutions and healthcare organizations, business entities, and international partners from different countries and sectors.
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
1 activity
Thursday, 10 December 2026
8 activities
Friday, 11 December 2026
6 activities
More than 120 Chinese universities are expected to participate, including comprehensive universities, science and technology universities, medical universities, normal universities, and specialized institutions from across China. Delegates will include university presidents, vice presidents, international office directors, admissions officers, faculty members, researchers, and cooperation departments.
More than 30 Chinese public and private hospitals are expected to participate, along with medical universities, healthcare institutions, and medical tourism representatives. Participants will explore opportunities in hospital cooperation, international patient services, medical tourism, healthcare exchange, and related areas of collaboration.
Government representatives, education authorities, research institutions, technology platforms, university leaders, healthcare representatives, business organizations, and international partners from Asia, Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and other regions will also participate, creating broader opportunities for networking and multilateral cooperation.
Promote cooperation between Chinese universities and overseas universities, schools, and educational organizations in student recruitment, preparatory education, joint programs, academic exchange, and institutional partnerships.
Develop dual-degree programs, joint academic projects, research collaborations, training programs, and other forms of long-term collaboration between Chinese and overseas institutions.
Connect Chinese public and private hospitals with overseas healthcare institutions and medical tourism representatives to explore cooperation in international patient services, medical tourism, hospital partnerships, medical exchange, and healthcare collaboration.
Promote joint research, laboratory cooperation, technology exchange, talent development, and collaboration in areas such as agriculture, marine science, biotechnology, biomedicine, public health, and emerging technologies.
Build broader cooperation channels among universities, hospitals, enterprises, research institutions, government representatives, and international partners to support sustainable cross-border cooperation.
Arrange face-to-face discussions and one-on-one meetings based on participants’ specific collaboration needs across education,and healthcare.
Facilitate MoU signings, cooperation agreements, and partnership arrangements among Chinese and overseas universities, hospitals, institutions, and other participating organizations.
Establish direct cooperation channels for student recruitment, joint programs, preparatory education, academic exchange, research collaboration, and long-term university partnerships.
Create direct connections between Chinese hospitals and overseas healthcare and medical tourism partners for international patient services, medical tourism, healthcare exchange, and institutional collaboration.
Explore opportunities for joint research, technology transfer, commercialization of research achievements, talent development, and collaboration in science, healthcare, and emerging technologies.
Enhance the visibility of overseas universities, healthcare institutions in China through conference promotion, institutional networking, direct meetings, and collaboration with Chinese partners.
Under Secretary of State (MoLVT)
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, Cambodia
Deputy Director General
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Sports, Laos
Deputy Director
Program & Institution Planning Division Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Minister Counsellor
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
First Secretary
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambiqu
Chairperson
Citizens' Representatives Khural of Bayanzürkh District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Director of Education
Non Formal and Special Education, Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Sri Lanka
Chairman
Central Java Nahdlatul Ulama Organization, Indonesia
The 3rd Belt and Road Chinese University and Overseas Partner Exchange Conference was held in Guangzhou on 27–28 November 2025, bringing together representatives from over 100 renowned Chinese universities and 20 leading medical institutions with more than 300 international delegates from over 60 countries — embassy and consulate officials, ministry representatives, university presidents and vice-chancellors, school principals and healthcare professionals.
The second conference, held in Guangzhou in 2024, grew the platform with more Chinese universities, ministers, diplomats and institutional representatives taking part in keynote sessions, one-to-one meetings and partnership ceremonies.
The inaugural conference, held in Guangzhou in 2023, brought Chinese universities together with government ministries, embassies and consulates, education authorities and university leaders from Asia, Africa and Europe for the first time.
