International Friends of Henan’s Education Sector during the Fight against NCP
“We are foreigners, but not outsiders” – International Friends of Henan’s Education Sector during the Fight against NCP
“我们是外国人，但我们不是外人”——战“疫”时期河南教育的国际朋友圈
In national fight against NCP (novel coronavirus pneumonia), many universities and colleges in Central China's Henan province received sincere support and selfless assistance from their international friends and schools.
在举国上下齐心协力抗击新冠肺炎疫情的关键时刻，河南省多所高校收到国外友好学校、国际友好人士的真诚慰问与无私援助。
Zhengzhou University
郑州大学
The first batch of 1,000 medical masks donated by Zhengzhou University’s Bangladesh partner was received, and the second batch of 2,000 medical masks and 2 sets of temperature testers, together with another 5,000 medical masks donated by the university’s Indian partner, will also be transported to China soon.
郑州大学孟加拉国合作伙伴捐赠的第一批医用口罩1000个已经抵达学院，第二批医用口罩2000个和体温测试仪2台以及来自印度合作伙伴捐赠的医用口罩5000个也即将快递至中国。
North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power
华北水利水电大学
At North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Uzbek student SHIRIN raised 1,000 medical masks with the help of her family, and the university’s partner Inha Univeristy of South Korea immediately bought 3,000 medical masks and sent them to Zhengzhou on February 11.
华北水利水电大学乌兹别克斯坦籍学生SHIRIN通过家人筹集了1000只口罩，其合作院校韩国仁荷大学得知疫情防控用品短缺，立即动员教授迅速从市场上“抢购”3000只口罩于2月11日紧急送达郑州。
Henan Polytechnic University
河南理工大学
Henan Polytechnic University has received letters and funds from University Tunku Abdul Rahman, University of Limerick and China Paper Corporation Co., Ltd. Desmond Fitzgerald, President of University of Limerick, wrote in the letter that the faculties and students at University of Limerick shared the same feelings with the Chinese people at this special time. “You are not alone. We, the University of Limerick, the city of Limerick and the country of Ireland, will stand firm with you and give you all the support you need.”
河南理工大学先后收到马来西亚拉曼大学、爱尔兰利莫瑞克大学和坦桑尼亚中华纸业发来的慰问信和慰问金。其中，爱尔兰利莫瑞克大学校长德斯•菲兹杰拉德博士在信中表示，值此特殊时期，利莫瑞克大学师生感同身受，“你们不是孤军奋战，我们、利莫瑞克大学、利莫瑞克市、爱尔兰，都坚定地与你们站在一起，并会给予你们一切所需要的支持”。
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So far, the donation is still progressing.
International students in Henan take actions to fight against the epidemic. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
Since the outbreak of NCP, the safety of faculties and students has aroused wide concerns. While focusing on the epidemic prevention and control among students, many universities and colleges in Henan have taken advantage of Internet to strengthen publicity and guidance, spread bilingual version of “How to keep yourself safe from new coronavirus?” and “Preventing 2019-nCov from Spreading to Others” via WeChat, publicize Q&A on Immigration and Entry and Exit during the Prevention and Control of NCP and 7-language version of Public Prevention of Pneumonia Caused by NCP translated by National Immigration Administration, and actively share the truth and facts on epidemic prevention and control released by official media, such as the information on fever clinics and hospitals in Zhengzhou and other parts of Henan, to timely and effectively stabilize emotions of the international students and their parents, help them solve life problems on campus and enhance their confidence in fighting against the epidemic.
自疫情发生以来，教师和学生的安全受到社会各界的广泛关注。河南省多所高校在做好在校学生疫情防控的同时，第一时间利用网络加强宣传引导，利用微信公众平台向国际学生推送双语版“如何预防新型冠状病毒/How to keep yourself safe from new coronavirus?”“防止新型冠状病毒的扩散/Preventing 2019-nCov from Spreading to Others”等；发放肺炎疫情防控期间移民与出入境管理工作问题解答、国家移民管理局翻译整理的6种外文版本的《新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎公众预防提示》等；主动向国际学生转发、分享各类官方媒体发布的疫情防控工作真实信息，如河南省及郑州市新型冠状病毒感染肺炎发热门诊和定点收治医院信息，及时、有效地稳定了国际学生及其家长的情绪，做好学生心理疏导，尽力解决留校学生的生活困难，切实增强了他们对疫情防控的信心。
International faculties and students fight against the epidemic with Chinese faculties and students on campus
在豫外籍教师和国际学生与留校生共同抗击疫情
International faculties and students in Henan also spare no efforts to fight against the epidemic and prevent 2019-nCov from spreading with domestic faculties and students on campus.
在豫外籍教师和国际学生也积极行动起来，与留校师生一起积极共同抗击疫情，防范校园不受病毒侵袭。
ZZU IGU & ISU Service and Emergency Team formed by international students at Zhengzhou Univeristy. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
At Zhengzhou University, international students formed ZZU IGU & ISU Service and Emergency Team to deal with the daily works of the international students. Malaysian Student Association in Henan sent WeChat messages to all Malaysian students in time, actively spreading the anti-epidemic tips, Letter from Zhengzhou University to International Students, ZZU Anti-epidemic Measures and online course notices, which were highly praised by international students.
郑州大学的国际学生主动组成国际学生疫情防控志愿服务小分队，负责疫情期间的国际学生的日常管理工作。河南省马来西亚同学会及时向所有马来西亚籍国际学生推送微信，积极宣传疫情防控知识、郑州大学给国际学生的一封信、学校疫情防控措施及在线课程通知等，受到广大国际学生称赞。
ZZU IGU & ISU Service and Emergency Team formed by international students at Zhengzhou Univeristy. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
Chinese Culture Exchange Center of South Africa wrote Henan Polytechnic Institute an Open Letter from Chinese Culture Exchange Center of South Africa to South African Students with an introduction of anti-NCP situations and effective measures for prevention and control, urging South African students to actively cooperate with school staffs to prevent and control the epidemic.
南非中国文化交流中心向河南工业职业技术学院发函《致南非同学的公开信》，向学生介绍疫情防控情况和学校有效的防控措施，叮嘱南非同学积极配合学校做好疫情防控，稳定学生情绪。
International students in Henan take actions to fight against the epidemic. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
At Henan University of Technology, the Pakistani students UMER and INAM (Dong Ruixi) assist the faculties at the Department of International Exchange and Cooperation in daily screening and statistics; on hearing the shortage of medical supplies, AHAMMED MD SHAWON (Xiao Wu) from Bangladesh immediately donated 350 disposable masks; KIM TAEHA (Jin Taihe) from Korea donated 100 disposable masks; and AHAMMED KOWSAR (Yu Yi) from Bangladesh donated 200 disposable gloves and 10 protective suits…
河南工业大学来自巴基斯坦的国际学生UMER、INAM（董瑞希）等同学主动协助国际交流与合作处的老师们开展日常排查和统计工作；来自孟加拉的国际学生AHAMMED MD SHAWON（萧倵）获悉防护物资紧张的消息，当即向学校捐赠了一次性口罩350只；来自韩国的国际学生 KIM TAEHA（金太河）捐赠了一次性口罩100只，来自孟加拉的国际学生 AHAMMED KOWSAR （羽翼）捐赠了手套200只和10件防护服……
“I am a foreigner, but not an outsider.”
“我是外国人，但我不是外人。”
When the epidemic outbreak, the international students studying in Henan supported China with words and deeds, and expressed their sincere care with actions.
在豫国际学生来自世界各地，相聚在河南，当疫情来临之际，纷纷用文字和话语为中国加油呐喊，用行动诠释最真挚的祝福。
International students in Henan take actions to fight against the epidemic. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
At Henan Univeristy, international students from Pakistan and Kazakhstan shared anti-campaign pictures and website links not only on their WeChat Moments but also in WeChat Groups of international students to show their confidence in China; four Pakistani girls being isolated extended their heartfelt thanks to school for good care through WeChat; Tanzanian students expressed their confidence and best wishes for China’s fight against the epidemic; Bangladeshi and Sudanese students also appreciated their school for providing timely anti-NCP information and tips.
河南大学巴基斯坦学生及哈萨克斯坦学生在微信朋友圈和国际学生微信群中发布支持中国打赢疫情防控攻坚战的图片及网页链接，四名巴基斯坦隔离女生在微信中向学校表达了对他们多方面照顾的感谢，坦桑尼亚学生表达了对中国抗击疫情的信心和美好祝愿，孟加拉国和苏丹学生感谢学校及时推送各类防疫知识和温馨提示等。
International students express their best wishes for Henan with their own ways. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
At Zhenzghou Sias University, international students who returned home during the winter break also expressed their best wishes. For example, Cambodian students expressed their best wishes for China with their own ways; Malaysian students conveyed positive energy through hand-drawings; Kazakh and Thai students were concerned more about the front-line medical workers and pay high tribute to the anti-epidemic heroes. Apart from these, students from Iran, Uzbekistan and Pakistan created a series of short videos on healthy living to spread health knowledge.
郑州西亚斯国际学院假期离校回国的学生也在疫情期间纷纷发来祝福，柬埔寨学生通过本国祈福方式为中国加油助威；马来西亚学生则手工绘图传递正能量；哈萨克斯坦学生、泰国学生更是心系一线医护人员，为最美“逆行者”致以最崇高的敬意；此外，伊朗、乌兹别克斯坦及巴基斯坦留学生也自发拍摄健康生活小视频为大家传播卫生健康常识。
None of the 5741 students and faculties on campus were infected by the virus including international students and faculties
全省高校5741名在校生包括国际学生没有一人受感染
CPC Henan Committee and Provincial People’s Government attach great importance to the anti-NCP works in education sector. On the afternoon of February 9, when talking with the international students at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Huo Jinhua, vice governor of Henan province, remarked that, affected by the outbreak of NCP, this Spring Festival was different and caused inconvenience to the students still staying on campus, hoping that all the students enhance self-protection to win the anti-epidemic battle together. She also expressed her thanks to them for their support and cooperation in the prevention and control of the NCP.
河南省委省政府也高度重视教育系统的新冠肺炎疫情防控工作。2月9日下午，河南省副省长霍金花在华北水利水电大学督察高校疫情防控工作时，与留校外国留学生亲切交谈时说，受新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情影响，这个春节显得非同寻常，尤其给留校大学生的学习生活带来了很大不便，感谢学生们对疫情防控工作的支持配合，希望学生们注重加强自我防范，大家共同努力战胜疫情。
Huo Jinhua, vice governor of Henan province, visited international students at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power on the afternoon of February 9. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
It is reported that, currently there are still 5,741 students on campus, but none of them are infected, including international students, indicating that the epidemic prevention and control works on campus are effective. Among these students, 55 percent are international students in Henan. More than 1,000 foreign affairs staff in the education sector sacrificed their Spring Festival holidays and ensured that no students and faculties in Henan, especially foreign students and faculties, were infected by the virus.
通过对重点学生群体分类施策、精准施策，目前全省高校5741名在校生包括留学生没有一人感染，在校生疫情防控精准有效。而这些留校学生中，55%都是在豫学习的外国留学生。全省教育系统1000余名外事工作干部牺牲春节假期，一直忙碌在抗击疫情第一线，确保了留校师生，尤其是在豫外籍教师和外国留学生无一人受到病毒感染。
Huo Jinhua, vice governor of Henan province, inspected the epidemic prevention and control works at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power on the afternoon of February 9. [Photo provided to official WeChat of Henan Provincial Department of Education]
Just like what Zheng Bangshan, director-general of Henan Provincial Department of Education, remarked at the press conference on February 14, “During this special period, everyone has been involved in a special battle. In this nation’s anti-epidemic battle, all walks of life should spare no efforts and provide their support to Wuhan. I believe that, with united and determined efforts, there will be a more bright future ahead of us!”
诚如河南省教育厅厅长郑邦山在2月14日举行的省政府新闻发布会上所说：“这是一个特殊的时期，每个人都被卷入了一场特殊的战役，在这场全民战役人民战争中，每个行业每个人都应该拿出自己最强的气势，以最好的状态投入战斗，逆行而上，主动请缨，支援武汉。我相信，有我们大家的共同努力 明天一定会更加美好！”
