From Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, 2024, BFSU held the first session of its 2024-2025 workshop for Chinese directors and core teachers from its co-hosted CIs. The workshop was conducted via live webcast. Fiftysix Chinese directors and core teachers from 23 CIs/CC participated. Experts from various universities and institutions lectured, including Beijing Language and Culture University, China Foreign Affairs University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Xinhua News Agency. CI directors and core teachers were also invited to share case studies.