Center for China Study Tours (CCST) at the School of International Business (SIB) since 2003 has run regular Study Tours to China every year. These annual Study Tours are designed to let you experience firsthand important cultural, historical, societal, economic and educational aspects of China. The CCTS Study Tours provide in-depth introduction to the world’s oldest civilization and help gain insight into this fascinating country’s future.

China is the world’s sixth largest economy and the second largest economy in Asia. China’s huge market potential, its commitment to ongoing economic reform and its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) underline the importance of understanding developments in China. With 5000 years of unique history and tradition, China has rich heritages in arts, religions and philosophies that attract lots of attention worldwide. China, with the largest student population in the globe, has witnessed visible progress in improving educational levels on the whole in the mist of the execution of its economic reforms and open policies.

As an epitome of successful achievements over 20 years of Chinese economic development, the city of Dalian, now serves as a window to the outside world. Perched on the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, the city of Dalian which is an attractive coastal resort in northeast China is making vigorous efforts to woo both domestic and international tourists.

Based on its practical relevance for participants, the goal of the Study Tour is to initiate, organize and facilitate regular Study Tours to China on selected topics within our fields of expertise. It also aims to promote the exchange of ideas between the members of the group and the Chinese experts, especially at Dongbei University of Finance & Economics ( DUFE ). The Study Tour is intended to offer a range of activities that are targeted for exposing participating students and university faculty to elements of China’s cultural heritage. In the meanwhile, the office of CCTS Study Tours within the School of International business seeks to gain international recognition for DUFE.