On July 25, the 2025 Antai Global Summer Program (AGSP) officially concluded at Xuhui Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 80 participants from 22 countries and 28 top universities completed a three-week immersive learning experience. Through a blend of cutting-edge courses, corporate visits, and urban exploration, they delivered insightful final presentations and earned their certificates issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.  

At the closing ceremony, Prof. Ming JIANG, Academic Director of AGSP and the Master in International Business (MIB) program, congratulated the students on their successful completion of the program. He encouraged students to translate the wisdom gained into bridges for global business practice, turning this cross-cultural experience into a valuable asset for shaping their futures. Phil Wang, Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, and Mr. John Van Fleet, AGSP Program Advisor, also shared their congratulations and expectations for the graduates. 

The "Future Lens on Shanghai" Vlog Initiative for AGSP students, attracted enthusiastic participation from over ten student teams. Three exceptional entries were honored with awards at the closing ceremony, where Dr. Hourui LI from Antai College leadership presented certificates to the winners in recognition of their creative works showcasing their compelling storytelling, technical craftsmanship, and unique cross-cultural perspectives.

This year’s AGSP focused on "Frontier Insights into Chinese Business" and "Deep Cultural Experiences in China", offering a fully English-taught curriculum integrating China’s economic trends, technological innovation, and cultural heritage. The program featured four key modules: lectures on cutting-edge Chinese business topics, practical Chinese language and culture classes, in-depth corporate visits, and immersive urban exploration, systematically helping international students grasp China’s economic development and business landscape. Lecture topics ranged from China’s economic transformation and behavioral economics to AI applications in business and human resource management. 

Students visited leading enterprises such as FT Muscle & Bone Rehabilitation Center, Bright Dairy & Food, Tesla Gigafactory, and ZPMC, gaining insights into strategic choices and growth paths across industries—from medical technology and traditional sector transformation to high-end manufacturing. 

"China’s innovations in rehabilitation technology were eye-opening," shared Qistina from the University of Melbourne, " As a psychology major, the smart rehabilitation devices at FT Muscle & Bone showed me the perfect fusion of tech and healthcare. I’m curious how these advancements will shape global medical practices."

Beyond academic depth, Antai's Global Summer Program features a rich array of cultural experiences. From ascending the Oriental Pearl Tower to overlook the panoramic view of urban development, to feeling the thrilling collision of speed and technology at the Shanghai International Circuit; from appreciating the integration of tradition and modernity in the water town of Wuzhen, to witnessing the rise of a future city at the Dishui Lake Development Zone in Lingang New Area; from experiencing the intangible cultural heritage of making Nanxiang xiaolongbao (steamed soup dumplings) to understand Chinese culinary wisdom, to exploring the essence of Oriental aesthetics through workshops on tea art and paper-cutting. This "academics + culture" multidimensional design not only promotes in-depth exchanges among international participants but also enables them to understand a real and multidimensional China through immersive experiences.

As the summer program at Antai College of SJTU concludes, participants depart with fresh perspectives on Chinese business and culture. This unique fusion of scholarly learning, hands-on practice, and cultural immersion will undoubtedly serve as a valuable foundation for their future endeavors. We eagerly anticipate their future achievements on the world stage!

For more information of the program, please visit the official website of Antai Global Summer Program: https://summerschool.sjtu.edu.cn/