As a supplement to academic study, two non-curricular activities, 14-Day Tasks and Model United Nations, were organized to inspire students to discover the fusion of tradition and modernity and encourage them to learn from their peers with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

"Being part of the summer school is helping me to learn more about China, since I'm taking part in the 14-Day tasks, which teach me about Chinese culture and Zhejiang University," said Melisa Zeybecik from Turkey. "My favorite part would be the 14-Day tasks since I'm learning Chinese and already interested in the beautiful culture."

The extreme heat wave this summer is posing a tremendous threat to the world. At the beginning of 2022, Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of United Nations, called on the international community to take urgent action to tackle three major challenges: climate change, loss of biodiversity and environmental pollution.