"The sharing of China's achievements in the past five years and the development plans for the next five and 15 years can help them better understand China, recognize China, and work as a bridge between China and the world." said Wang Yanbiao, a staffer with Shenyang Normal University, and co-organizer of the salon.

Liaoning plans to hold a series of salons to help international students better understand China's development prospects in the coming days.

Zhang Yiduo contributed to the story.

Video edited by Yang Deming