Bai Xian Asia Institute Marks 10 Years of Building Bridges Across Cultures
Hitotsubashi ICS Celebrates a Decade of Partnership and Collaboration with BXAI
We are thrilled to share that Bai Xian Asia Institute (BXAI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Since its inception in 2014, BXAI has supported over 650 scholars through the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP), which provides scholarships for Asian students to study abroad in Asia and creates intercultural opportunities for young aspiring leaders to learn from and engage with one another.
Hitotsubashi ICS, in collaboration with BXAI, fosters global-minded leaders through its mission to bridge Japan's rich cultural heritage with Asia's dynamic business landscape. This partnership embodies their vision of creating significant, sustainable societal impacts while nurturing diversity and inclusivity.
BXAI was founded on the belief that cross-cultural education is the key to a harmonious world built on mutual understanding, respect, and equality. Through education programs that empower and inspire scholars in different Asian countries and regions, BXAI seeks to strengthen relationships between the people of Asia, foster partnerships between East Asian academic institutions, and promote peace, regional collaboration, and harmony in Asia and beyond. As of 2024, BXAI's network includes eight Partner Universities across five cities in East Asia, namely Hitotsubashi ICS, Kyoto University, Peking University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, and Waseda University. A total of 10 cohorts of scholars from 25 Asian countries and regions have been supported by the AFLSP.
"Bai Xian is a wonderful community with scholars from different countries and backgrounds. Every gathering and interaction with them is an unforgettable moment. The summer camp is also very memorable. Through about two weeks of joint activities, we get to know each other, discuss various topics about society, life, and the future. I am very grateful to the Bai Xian AFLSP program for broadening my horizons and connections while also bringing me great joy."- Zhuanxi "Johnson" Wang, MBA Class of 2022
"Education is a long-term investment," says BXAI CEO, Ms. Ronna Chao. "As we celebrate 10 years of building bridges across cultures, we look forward to forging ahead in our efforts to develop a new generation of leaders through intercultural exchange and learning, while cultivating a sense of community and mutual understanding amidst a changing global landscape."
Hitotsubashi ICS is looking forward to further cooperation with BXAI to continue this mission of fostering global leaders and creating a profound impact on society. Together, we are excited about the future opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the advancement of education and intercultural understanding in Asia and beyond.