On the morning of June 11, 2026, Shandong Xiehe University and Mongolian Cinematography Institute held an online cooperation signing ceremony. Representatives from both universities gathered across the clouds to witness this important moment.

     Attendees from Mongolian Cinematography Institute included President Mr. Solongo, Vice President Mr. Turbat, Clerk from the International Office Mr. O. OdonZaya, and Mr. Chen Senxin from the China-Mongolia International Exchange Association. Attendees from Shandong Xiehe University included Deputy Party Secretary Mr. Yu Xiazhang, Director Charlie Zhou, Deputy Director Betty Niu, Clerks Danee ,Anna from the Inter Office .

     At the beginning of the meeting, President Mr. Solongo stated that the institute has been actively expanding international exchanges, having attracted over 200 Chinese students to study there, and has established joint training programs with several Chinese universities. Subsequently, Deputy Party Secretary Mr. Yu Xiazhang briefly introduced the university’s development history and achievements in international education. He expressed the hope that the signing ceremony would serve as a starting point for promoting pragmatic cooperation between the two institutions in areas such as faculty and student exchanges, academic research, and the cultivation of film and television arts talents.

    Witnessed by representatives from both sides, Deputy Party Secretary Mr. Yu Xiazhang and President Mr. Solongo signed the Memorandum of Understanding online. After the signing ceremony, representatives from both universities took an online group photo to commemorate this precious moment of friendly cooperation and exchanged views on future directions for collaboration.

    The successful signing of this agreement marks the official entry of Shandong Xiehe University and Mongolian Cinematography Institute into a new phase of substantive cooperation. This represents a significant step forward in Shandong Xiehe University’s efforts to expand its international presence, while also contributing to China’s broader strategy of opening up education to the world and deepening Sino-Mongolian academic exchanges. More importantly, it creates an institutionalized and regular platform for collaboration, ensuring that shared intentions are backed by clear pathways and tangible mechanisms.

     Further Reading: Brief Introduction to Mongolian Cinematography Institute

     Mongolian Cinematography Institute (Cinematography Institute) was founded in 1998. It is a full-time higher arts institution approved by the Mongolian Ministry of Education and Science, located in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. It is the first arts college named after film in Mongolia. The institute has passed the Mongolian national teaching evaluation and certification three times in a row, and its degrees are recognized by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE). It currently has about 1,000 enrolled students. Its disciplines cover bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, including arts (music, dance, theater and film studies, fine arts, calligraphy, art design, etc.) and management (business administration, public administration, arts management, etc.). It is reported that about 70% of Mongolia’s films are produced by graduates of this institute.(Inter Office: Anna & Evan)