Discover China in the paradise for entrepreneurs

 37  overseas students, 16 countries and regions, 19 universities…. From  June 21 to July 11, the School of Management held a unique program which  offered participants an opportunity to understand the entrepreneurial  spirit in Hangzhou, one of China's most dynamic innovation hubs.

    This  year’s theme is “Entrepreneurship in China & One Belt One Road  (OBOR)”. Combining fieldwork with courses, the program encourages  participants to observe and learn from real business settings via  company visits, networking and tours.

    Participants  attended a sequence of lectures on entrepreneurship-related topics,  such as doing business in China from a cultural perspective, Chinese  family business, and global innovation. As cultural immersion sessions  were offered throughout the program, participants were able to  experience how to speak, write, and dress like a Chinese.

    In  the end, as part of their assessment, participants pitched their  business models and received feedback from six Zhejiang University  faculty members who acted as mentors. Through this three-week program,  many participants not only have developed theoretical understanding,  practical knowledge and leadership skills, but also have become close  friends with student volunteers from the University.