On 30 October 2026, Ambassador of China to Cyprus Yang Yundong attended the opening ceremony of the “Study Beijing” Education Exhibition held at the University of Cyprus. The event was also attended by Director General of Beijing Municipal Education Commission Li Yi, Rector of University of Cyprus Tasos Christofides, Head of European and International Affairs Bureau of Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus Ioannis Savvides, representatives of 10 Chinese universities, as well as faculty members and students of Cyprus universities. 

Ambassador Yang pointed out that as educational cooperation is an important pillar of the China-Cyprus strategic partnership, universities of the two sides are expected to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation. He expressed the hope that more and more Cypriot students will study in China, so as to inject more youthful energy into the China-Cyprus friendship, and contribute their wisdom and strength to the long-term growth of bilateral ties. 

Director General Li elaborated on the development of higher education in Beijing. He encouraged Cypriot students to study in Beijing and become goodwill envoys of the two countries. 

The Cypriot side spoke highly of the achievements of China’s higher education sector and expressed its willingness to create favorable conditions to facilitate student exchanges and study opportunities between the two countries. 

Following the event, Ambassador Yang also attended the signing ceremonies of cooperation documents between Beijing Municipal Education Commission and Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus as well as between Beijing Municipal Education Commission and Nicosia Municipality.