Journal of Tianjin Agricultural University ›› 2026, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (4): 7-11.doi: 10.19640/j.cnki.jtau.2026.04.002

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Shennong talent cultivation and Luban overseas workshops——Tianjin Agricultural University’s practice in “Belt, Road” international education cooperation

Qi Chen, Liu Xuemeng, Li XuehuiCorresponding Author   

  1. International Office, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China
  • Received:2026-04-15 Online:2026-08-31 Published:2026-07-30

Abstract: The deep engagement of agricultural universities in “Belt and Road” agricultural cooperation in education is a crucial practical pathway for promoting mutual learning among civilizations, ensuring global food security, and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Tianjin Agricultural University, leveraging its own strengths and distinctive features, has established a dual-track international cooperation framework of “Luban Workshop & Shennong Institute”, contributing a Chinese approach to the cultivation of high-level international agricultural talent. However, universities venturing “outward” face obstacles such as funding bottlenecks, institutional differences, and cultural and language barriers. There is an urgent need to build a diversified and synergistic funding guarantee system, improve the alignment of institutions and mechanisms, and implement systematic cultural adaptation and localization strategies to enhance the capacity and quality of international education.

Key words: “Belt and Road”, international cooperation in education, Luban Workshop, Shennong Institute, Tianjin Agricultural University

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