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.

CUC's School of International Studies successfully concluded its 3rd International Culture Festival on Oct 26, 2025. With 22 booths representing 19 languages, the event offered immersive cultural experiences, performances, and interactive activities. The innovative "Culture Passport" embodied the theme of "Appreciating All Beauty, Beauty in Diversity," fostering cross-cultural understanding and showcasing SIS's mission to connect China and the world.

CUC hosted the 16th "Global Journalist Salon & Vietnam Press Delegation Dialogue" on Nov 4, 2025. Centered on AI-driven media transformation and future talent cultivation, the event strengthened bilateral media-academia ties. Leaders from both sides discussed deepening cooperation in content creation, joint training, and technology sharing, building a platform for long-term collaboration.

The Class of 2023 in Chinese-English Bilingual Broadcasting won the China Media Group Award for Outstanding Class Collective. The 22 students excelled in academics, internships, and international competitions, including the Geneva Model UN and Chengdu World Games, exemplifying holistic development and global communication competence.