On the afternoon of April 1, Shenzhen University Tokyo College hosted the opening ceremony for its 2025 spring semester at the Shinjuku Historical Museum. Mao Junfa, President of Shenzhen University (SZU), attended the event and delivered a speech. Around 140 attendees were present, including Tokyo College faculty, parents of incoming students, representatives from the Shenzhen University Alumni Association of Japan, and business professionals.
In his address, Mao Junfa welcomed and congratulated the new students on behalf of SZU. He also extended thanks to the parents, business representatives, teachers, and all those who have supported the development of the Tokyo College. He emphasized that the Tokyo College is the first overseas campus of SZU and has seen remarkable growth since its establishment two years ago, earning widespread recognition. Mao Junfa encouraged the new students to embrace innovation, foster cross-cultural communication, and aspire to be well-rounded professionals. "The Tokyo College is the starting point of your dreams and the stage for making your mark on the global arena," he said. He also expressed hope that faculty and students would work together to create an even brighter future.
At the ceremony, Lan Yizhou, the Dean of Tokyo College, and Shinya Sayu, the Associate Dean, delivered speeches. They congratulated the new students and encouraged them to embark on an exciting academic journey at Tokyo College, with a promising future ahead.
The new student representative, Masayoshi Endō, and the current student representative, Toshio Watanabe, shared their reflections on their personal experiences and growth. Their stories highlighted the vibrant multicultural environment and active student life at the College.
Representatives from the Shenzhen University Alumni Association of Japan, including Han Xiao, as well as business representatives, such as Yu Yang, Director of Sustainable Development Promotion at Huawei Technologies Japan, also delivered speeches.
At the opening ceremony, representatives from various SZU departments presented admission letters, "welcome packages", and scholarships to outstanding students.
On the afternoon of March 31, Mao Junfa visited the Shenzhen University Tokyo College campus in Shinjuku to inspect its academic progress. He met with the College’s leadership, listened to their reports, and toured the campus to gain firsthand insights into its teaching operations, faculty composition, and student development.
On the afternoon of April 1, Mao and his delegation visited the headquarters of Sprix Co., Ltd. in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, a key partner of the Tokyo College. They engaged in a productive discussion with Hiroyuki Tsuneishi, Representative Director of Sprix, to review the progress of their current collaboration and explore future development opportunities. The talks focused on practical issues including curriculum design, quality assurance in teaching, and expansion of educational resources.
SZU places a strong emphasis on internationalization, collaborating with over 300 universities and institutions worldwide. The University operates several overseas campuses, including Tokyo College, Hong Kong College, and the Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University. SZU has built strong ties with 11 renowned Japanese universities, including the University of Tokyo, Meiji University, Osaka University, Kumamoto University, and others.
The Tokyo College officially opened in April 2023, with the mission of offering high-quality, localized Chinese and professional education to young people in Japan. It serves as a cultural bridge between China and Japan. Through its innovative "Chinese + Sub-major" training model, the College integrates SZU's strengths in information technology and management, ensuring strong career support for its students.
In its two years of operation, the Tokyo College has gained increasing stability. In the spring of 2025, the College welcomed 46 new students, bringing the total enrollment to 75—a significant growth compared to the previous year.
The Tokyo College's rapid development has garnered recognition from Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. The College is also exploring opportunities for industry-education integration. In collaboration with leading companies such as Huawei Technologies Japan, the College has established the "Huawei ICT Academy" education program. On the same day, both parties held discussions to deepen their future cooperation.
