from december 24th to 30th, 2023, assistant professor xue wenchao from the faculty of law, along with four students, chan kin long, li mingyip, leong hou tong, and xie foku, attended the "2023 cupl - hong kong and macau law students winter camp" organized by the china university of political science and law in beijing. the event aimed to enrich the students' holiday experiences, broaden their horizons, promote exchanges between hong kong, macau, and mainland students, and enhance the understanding of hong kong and macau students regarding the country's legal construction process and achievements in areas such as the economy and culture.
group photo of the faculty of law exchange program
the winter camp provided an opportunity for hong kong and macau students to engage in in-depth communication and learning through academic exchanges, visits, and cultural experiences. in terms of academic exchanges, the winter camp offered a series of high-quality courses on topics such as the national constitution and basic law, criminal procedure, civil and commercial law, as well as the system of special administrative regions.
regarding visits and cultural experiences, the students had the opportunity to visit the supreme people's court, the beijing internet court, the great hall of the people, and historical and cultural sites in beijing. this allowed them to gain a deep understanding of the highly organized and efficient judicial system in china. through exchanges and visits, the students gained new insights into the achievements and challenges of china's judicial reform in safeguarding legal justice and improving trial efficiency. they also developed a better understanding of how the internet courts utilize internet technology to overcome geographical and temporal limitations in handling cases and improving trial efficiency.
faculty of law exchange delegation visits the supreme people's court
the visit to the supreme people's court by the faculty of law exchange group was seen as a valuable learning opportunity. the faculty and students expressed their appreciation for the experience, as it allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of communication, cooperation, and mutual learning. they recognized the significance of exchange activities and how they contribute to broadening perspectives for future research and practice.
group photo of all faculty and students
the faculty of law at the m.u.s.t. is committed to nurturing legal professionals who possess a strong commitment to the rule of law, possess both virtue and talent, and are dedicated to serving society and the public. leveraging the advantages of macau's unique blend of chinese and western cultures and its strategic location, the faculty actively engages in academic and educational exchanges with external institutions and practical units. it has established extensive and effective cooperative relationships with numerous academic institutions and practical entities abroad. the faculty will continue to adhere to its mission and goals of being rooted in macau, embracing the international community, fostering local and cross-border legal talents through multiculturalism, and actively engaging in academic and educational exchanges with the outside world.