Penn’s Chinese Language Program Students Embark on an Educational Field Trip to Bank of Communications in New York
On March 24, 2023, a group of 24 students and 5 faculty members from the Chinese Language Program embarked on an educational field trip to the Bank of Communications, New York Branch, in New York City. The visit was designed to provide students with practical insights into the Chinese banking industry and learn about the Bank of Communications’ history and operations.
Upon arrival, Shaohui Yang, the General Manager of the New York branch, Nancy Li, the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President, David Liu, the Chief Risk Management Officer, and Yi Sun, the Deputy Senior Manager in the Risk Management Department, warmly welcomed the group. The officials expressed their enthusiasm for the opportunity to engage with the students and educators at Penn. The visit began with an opening remark by Shaohui Yang, who introduced the history and development of the bank. Yang also shared the bank’s vision and mission, highlighting the bank’s commitment to providing financial services to clients across the globe.
Next, officials from the Bank of Communications’ headquarter in Shanghai, including a Penn alumnus who graduated from the School of Engineering in 2021, gave an online presentation on the bank’s future job opportunities and hiring policies to the students. The officials spoke about the bank’s recruitment process and the qualities they look for in potential employees. They also provided students with information on the various job opportunities available in the bank and answered their questions.
Following this, three Penn students presented their research reports in Chinese on various topics related to China and international economic development. The presentations covered topics such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as Lenovo’s acquisition of IBM. The officials in attendance commended the presentations and provided valuable insights to the students on their research and analysis.
Finally, the students were taken on a tour of the bank’s facilities, where they were introduced to various departments and listened to explanations of their functions. The tour gave students an up-close look at the bank’s operations and how different departments work together to provide financial services to clients.
In conclusion, the educational field trip to the Bank of Communications, New York Branch, was a valuable learning experience for the students of the Chinese Language Program at the University of Pennsylvania. The trip provided students with practical insights into the banking industry and gave them an opportunity to learn about the Bank of Communications’ operations and job opportunities. The presentations and tour provided students with a better understanding of how a leading Chinese bank operates and how different departments work together to provide financial services to clients.
宾夕法尼亚大学中文项目学生赴中国交通银行纽约分行进行实地教育参访
3月24日，宾夕法尼亚大学中文项目的24名学生和5名教师进行了对中国交通银行纽约分行的教育参访。此次访问旨在为学生提供对中国银行业进行实地考察的机会，并了解交通银行的发展历史和运营模式。
抵达后，纽约分行行长杨韶辉、执行副总裁兼首席人力资源官Nancy Li、风险管理部首席风险管理官David Liu以及风险管理部副主管孙怡热情迎接了宾大师生。分行领导们表达了他们与宾大师生进行共建交流的期待。共建活动由杨行长致开幕辞。杨行长详细介绍了中国交通银行的历史和发展，并分享了交通银行的愿景与使命，强调交通银行致力于为全球客户提供金融服务。
接下来，交通银行在上海的总行人力资源部领导和员工，与一位2021年毕业于宾夕法尼亚大学工程学院的校友（现就职于交通银行）通过远程连线参加座谈会，向学生们介绍了交通银行未来的就业机会和招聘政策，也谈到了银行的招聘流程以及他们对潜在员工的素质要求。他们还向学生提供了有关交通银行现有工作机会的信息，并回答了学生们提出的问题。
随后，三名宾大学生用中文发表了他们的研究报告。报告主题涉及中国和国际经济发展，包括亚洲基础设施投资银行和一带一路倡议，以及联想公司蛇吞象收购IBM。出席共建活动的领导和专家对学生们的报告表示充分肯定，并就学生的研究和分析向他们提供了专业的评价。
最后，宾大师生学生也参观了中国交通银行纽约分行。分行领导向学生们介绍了银行的各个部门及其职能。这次参观让学生们近距离了解了银行的运作以及不同部门的协调运作方式。
这次对中国交通银行纽约分行的参访对宾夕法尼亚大学中文项目的学生来说是一次宝贵的学习经历。此次考察为学生提供了深入了解对中国银行业、中国交通银行的运营体系的机会,也让学生们更好地了解了一家领先的中国银行是如何运营的，以及不同部门如何通力合作来为全球客户提供优质的金融服务。
