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On July 18, GEC Academy launched the Xi’an University Partnership Initiative for the 2026 OPC 3.0 Global Business Challenge at Xi’an Eurasia University, bringing the OPC university network to Shaanxi for the first time. With its historic ties to the Silk Road and growing innovation community, Xi’an provided a fitting setting for the launch. Under the theme “Silk Road Singularity: Building AI-Powered OPC in Xi’an Universities,” the event explored how universities and industry can work together to foster AI entrepreneurialism and connect student learning with real-world challenges. Xi’an Eurasia University, a well-established private university known for its application-oriented approach, became the first university partner for OPC 3.0 in Shaanxi. Its strong focus on project-based learning and industry engagement closely reflects the practice-oriented approach behind the OPC initiative.

On May 29, the GEC Academy × INTIME Retail 2026 AI Business Singularity Summit and the Launch Ceremony of the 2026 OPC 3.0 Global Business Challenge were held in Shanghai under the theme “AI, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Work.” The event brought together representatives from education, business, investment, technology, and innovation communities to explore how AI is opening new possibilities for youth entrepreneurship, employment, talent development, industry collaboration, and the commercialization of new ideas.

We are more than thrilled to announce that GEC Academy has entered into a strategic partnership with the Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK) to establish the Guangzhou International Study Center (GISC). Hosted at Sun Yat-sen University’s Guangzhou East Campus, the GISC will launch the Global Elite Cultivation Program for Prestigious Universities—designed to provide Chinese secondary school students with structured and reliable pathways to undergraduate study at leading universities worldwide.

On January 16, GEC Academy concluded its multi-city Product Launch Tour in Beijing, following events in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chengdu. Co-hosted by GEC Academy and Oxford University Press (OUP), the Beijing event marked the official launch of the Oxford Test of English Advanced in mainland China, together with the unveiling of GEC’s comprehensively upgraded product portfolio. Themed on Assessing Real-World English Skills, the event brought together language assessment experts and education leaders from China and abroad to explore evolving approaches to English proficiency assessment and their role within globally oriented education pathways.

ASI Global participated in the University Education and Future Talent Development Forum, held on October 24 as part of the 2025 World Young Scientist Summit at Wenzhou-Kean University, where it shared practice-based insights on cultivating internationally competent talent in the context of artificial intelligence and globalization. Through its contribution to the forum, ASI Global highlighted a scalable education model that integrates curriculum design, experiential learning, and ecosystem building, offering concrete pathways to prepare future-ready talent.

In September 2025, ASI Global announced the publication of the second book of its Hello, Hanzi series — a comprehensive learning resource designed for international university students, young learners, and business professionals with no prior experience in Chinese. Developed by the Editorial Committee of the “ZiChuang” Cultural Project and published by Sino-Culture Press, the series embraces the innovations of the AI era to offer a contemporary approach to mastering Chinese characters. Building on the success of the first book launched earlier this year, the new volume continues ASI Global’s mission to promote Chinese language and culture through creative, learner-centered approaches. The book is now officially available to readers worldwide.

From July 24 to 26, ASI Global co-sponsored the 2025 3rd International Conference on Design Science (ICDS 2025), which was successfully held in Shanghai, China. Organized by the School of Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the event brought together over 150 scholars, researchers, professors, and students from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and beyond.

ASI Global will officially launch the first book of its brand-new Hello, Hanzi Book Series at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), with a dedicated release event on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 to 10:50 AM at the China National Convention Center. The event will serve as a platform for cross-cultural dialogue, bringing together educators, scholars, and publishing professionals to explore how Chinese characters can foster deeper cultural understanding and connection in a global context. As the most influential book exhibition platform in China and the most international book fair in Asia, BIBF offers the ideal stage to present this innovative series to readers around the world.

On May 27, the AI for Education: Full-Chain Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum took place in Wuzhong, Suzhou. Co-hosted by ASI Global and the Suzhou Innovation Research Institute of Nanjing University, the event brought together Nobel Laureate, educators, scientists, and industry professionals to examine how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of learning through deeper collaboration across sectors.

On March 24, 2025, GEC Academy unveiled a new logo at its annual gala in Beijing, marking a shift in both its visual identity and its vision for the future. Replacing the traditional dot with an infinity symbol, the new logo represents the endless possibilities ahead. This rebrand is a key milestone in GEC Academy’s ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, and leading the way in shaping an innovative and forward-thinking educational landscape in the AI-driven era.

ASI Global, in close collaboration with the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI) at the University of Cambridge, successfully completed the Designing for the Classroom of the Future teacher training course on November 22. ASI Global has been vigorously promoting the idea of AI-empowered education throughout 2024, and actively led initiatives to address the shifting demands of the digital education sector. This teacher training course represents a critical advancement in ASI Global’s mission, equipping educators with enhanced digital skills and fostering an ecosystem where educational efficacy and digital responsibility are harmonized.

On October 25, GEC Academy and Laser Learning Awards held a signing ceremony at the GEC London Office to celebrate our exclusive partnership. We are thrilled to announce that GEC is now the sole provider in China authorized to offer the LASER Level 3 Award in Research Skills for Academic Study.