On the afternoon of January 13th, 2017, the participants of the Centre gathered together to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. At New Year Reception, Mr. Weng Jingnong, Deputy Director of the Centre, briefly reviewed the main work over the past year and provided suggestions and requirements on the academic progress report and survey report that the participants were supposed to accomplish during the winter vacation. He also wished them a safe and meaningful holiday. Then, Ms. Guo Yuanyuan, Project Executive of the Centre, introduced the course schedule, team pilot project, practical activities in the coming spring semester. In addition, mascots of rooster were given to the participants as a present, wishing them all the best in 2017.