The 18th “SIS Cup” English Textbook Drama Contest was held on December 10. Six freshman teams from SIS adapted English textbook stories into stage performances. Who Shall Dwell won First Prize, delivering a powerful anti-war message. The event enhanced students’ bilingual communication skills and cross-cultural storytelling abilities.

The 2025 China Beijing Animation Festival, themed "Animation Plus: Together We Shine Brighter," showcased how traditional culture empowers modern animation. Through exhibitions, forums, and screenings, it highlighted the evolution from classic ink-wash techniques to cutting-edge AI creation, emphasizing that innovation rooted in Eastern aesthetics is key to the industry's distinctive identity and sustainable future.

The Second China Media Education New Year Knowledge Forum was held at CUC on January 10. Scholars and practitioners reviewed 2025 developments in journalism and communication across seven thematic sessions. Topics included AI-driven visual creation, podcasting, and combating misinformation. The event fostered academic-industry dialogue and recognized outstanding contributors to media observation and knowledge sharing.

From January 15 to 17, CUC students joined young filmmakers from 15 countries in Xi’an for the International Youth Film Exchange Program along the Silk Road. Using AI technology, they documented Shaanxi’s cultural heritage at sites including the Terracotta Army and a Qin Opera theater. The event fostered cross-cultural dialogue and visual storytelling.

The Shyness of Trees, an animated short by Shu Bingqing, a 2016 CUC graduate, has been shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards in the Best Animated Short category, advancing to the top 15. The film explores mother-daughter relationships and nature’s permanence. This achievement highlights the global reach of CUC’s animation education and Chinese creative talent.

The inaugural Conference on AIGC and Digital-Intelligent Communication was held at Communication University of China from December 24 to 28, 2025. Over 200 participants from major media outlets attended. Speakers emphasized AIGC as a transformative force in media. A strategic partnership was signed to establish a Digital-Intelligent Converged Media Innovation Center, advancing industry-academia collaboration.

A Malaysian education delegation visited the School of International Studies at Communication University of China on December 29, 2025. The exchange focused on language education and regional cooperation. Malay program freshmen performed the folk song "Rasa Sayang" and conversed fluently in Malay. Both sides committed to deepening mutual understanding through sustained educational dialogues.

Scholars and experts gathered at Communication University of China on January 10 to discuss China-ROK media cooperation for building a cultural community. The seminar explored pathways for future collaboration, enhancing mutual cultural trust in the digital age. Attendees agreed to advance high-quality content creation, boost academic-industry partnerships, and build resilient cooperation mechanisms between the two nations.