IRO MOU news 2025 (JNL)

3rd Virtual Student Exchange Program held between
National Management Degree College
and School of Journalism, Yunnan University

25th March 2024

The 3rd virtual student exchange ceremony between National Management Degree College, Myanmar and School of Journalism, Yunnan University, China was held on 19th December, 2025 via Zoom. Dr. Khin Thidar Nyein, Principal, Dr. Zin Mar Kyaw, Professor and Head, Dr. Cho Cho Thwin, Professor, Dr. Hsu Thiri Zaw, Associate Professor, faculty members and students from Department of Journalism, National Management Degree College hosted the ceremony and Professor Zuo Xiaolin, Deputy Dean, faculty members and students from School of Journalism, Yunnan University attended the event. In the ceremony, Principal of National Management Degree Colleg, Dr. Khin Thidar Nyein delivered a welcome speech and Professor Zuo Xiaolin Deputy Dean of School of Journalism, Yunnan University gave brief remark on the mutual cooperation and academic collaboration.

After taking the group photos, the students of Journalism Department from National Management Degree College and School of Journalism, Yunnan University did their presentations. The students from National Management Degree College were divided into three groups and presented about “Social Media Literacy among youths in Myanmar”, “China-Myanmar Connections: Cultural Communication through Chinese movies”, “Audience Preferences of Television Channels in Myanmar” and “China-Myanmar Connections: Cultural Communication through Chinese Street Food”. The students from School of Journalism, Yunnan University share knowledge and information about “A Cross-Cultural Context Study about Dissemination Pathways and Efficacy Enhancement of Chinese TV Series and Films in Southeast Asia”, “Exploring the Models and Paths of Sino-Myanmar Higher Education Cooperation”, “From Screen to Heart: Cultural Adaptation and Emotional Resonance of Chinese TV series in Myanmar and Southeast Asia” and “Screens Bridging Cultures: The Digital Flow of Chinese Micro-dramas in South and Southeast Asia – A Transcultural Dialogue on Media Literacy, Cultural Bonds, and Innovative Pathways.”

During the discussion session, the faculty members and students from both sides discussed about the related topics and media and communication perspectives between the two countries. Through the event, the two sides have deepened their understanding of journalism, higher education, media and communication between Myanmar and China.