On July 2, a delegation of 14 students and faculty members from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) visited Jiangsu Vocational Institute of Architectural Technology (JSVIAT) to participate in the “Crafting Culture, Building Harmony” China–U.S. architectural and cultural exchange event.

JSVIAT Vice President Liu Haibo warmly welcomed the delegation and introduced the institute’s internationalization efforts and ongoing cooperation with U.S. institutions. He expressed hope for deeper collaboration and strengthened youth exchanges between the two countries. UAB faculty leader Dr. Ma Ling praised JSVIAT’s vocational education achievements and expressed enthusiasm for future institutional cooperation.

The event was part of China’s initiative to invite 50,000 American youth to China over five years, as proposed by President Xi Jinping. During the visit, the UAB delegation explored JSVIAT’s Architectural Technology Hall and Traditional Rites Exhibition Hall, and participated in hands-on cultural activities such as traditional printing, gaining an immersive experience of Chinese architectural and ceremonial heritage.

JSVIAT will continue to deepen practical partnerships with institutions in the U.S., Germany, and Russia, and actively promote international academic exchange and cooperation.