Dedication through a continued education pathway for LANG Dong has led to a rising career in economics and government administration. Soon after graduating from his Masters Degree, LANG Dong was hired as an economist. Now he is working as Deputy Director within the Binhai New Area People’s Government in Tianjin. Focusing on relevant and appropriate university courses has been the secret to his success.
LANG Dong credits four especially strong points of the education relationship between Flinders University and Nankai University as the foundation for his study success. Firstly, he acknowledges the importance of programs at Nankai University as being both influential and academically rigorous. He also says that Tianjin’s location has being of strategic regional importance, as the city serves as a window for dynamic foreign and economic trade activity.
Also, the Flinders-Nankai degrees make good economic sense. Competitive Sinoforeign pricing means the degrees are quite affordable for local students, and the program is approved and supported by the PRC Ministry of Education.
He found the benefits of having an international teaching staff for his MAIRET studies challenged him in unexpected ways and led to the development of a broader field of knowledge. “During my studies, I learned more about diverse ways of thinking, from both Chinese and other countries’ perspectives, including their different cultural backgrounds and learning methods,” says LANG Dong.
“I improved self-learning and my ability to see things from another perspective, and moreover, to be able to share my point of view with others. I learned how to discover, analyse, solve, and summarise problems.”
LANG Dong says that while he was studying in the MAIRET program, he was also engaged in foreign trade, foreign investments and trade relations with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other overseas Chinese contacts. He quickly understood that what he had learned in the classroom could be immediately applied into the workplace.
He reserves special praise for Professor LIU Binglian, for his guidance through the MAIRET program. “He is not only a good teacher but also a scholar and a valuable friend. I learned so much from his way of thinking because he combines both practice and theory.”
Near the conclusion of his study program, LANG Dong had the honour of visiting Flinders University in Adelaide as a part of an outstanding alumni group. “I had the chance to talk with professors, and this experience deepened my understanding of Flinders.”
Since graduation, he has maintained communication with many of his classmates. “The Cooperative Program Office made a WeChat group for program alumni, and since then we communicate with each other frequently.”
Obtaining his Masters Degree led to an exciting pathway in higher learning. In 2005, LANG Dong enrolled as a doctoral student in Industrial Economics at Nankai University, obtaining his doctorate in December 2008. The following year, he was hired as a senior economist.
His qualifications established a pathway to success. In 2004, LANG Dong served as director of the Trade Development Council in the Management Committee of the Tianjin Port Trade Free Zone. In 2010, he was promoted to Deputy District Chief Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, and was also in charge of investment promotion.
Upon reflection, LANG Dong is surprised that his current position is quite different from the job aspirations he had as a child. “When I was young, I wanted to be an engineer. My ideal job would have had me inside a laboratory, inventing things with the most advanced technology,” he says.
“However, by changing paths, I improved my ability to adapt and meet new challenges. It was not easy at all, but through continuous learning and training, I have become a person who serves society.”
The knowledge accumulated from his studies has enabled LANG Dong to view his career through the broadest possible perspective, allowing him to realise the big picture and appreciate the summation of accumulated good work.
“I am proud of what we do every year. A large number of projects are planned and signed each year, and to put this into operation is not a simple task. Therefore, being part of a strong team of investment promoters is something I feel proud about.”
There are many challenges ahead in his profession. China’s large population and small amounts of arable land point to a commitment in the promotion of ecological agriculture and building an agricultural industry ecosystem, which will be a focus of his ongoing career.
Reflecting on his successful pathway through higher education, LANG Dong believes it signals the route of opportunity for other hopeful students from the Tianjin area, made possible by the collaboration of Flinders University and Nankai University.
“I have lived and worked in Tianjin my entire life, so it had always been one of my dreams to study at Nankai University, but when I was young, there were not many Sino-foreign cooperation programs,” he says. “The FlindersNankai collaboration provided a very good new opportunity – something I was quick to grasp. I have certainly benefitted, but I think the relevance of both universities has also benefited greatly from this cooperation program.”[/vc_column_text]
LANG Dong credits four especially strong points of the education relationship between Flinders University and Nankai University as the foundation for his study success. Firstly, he acknowledges the importance of programs at Nankai University as being both influential and academically rigorous. He also says that Tianjin’s location has being of strategic regional importance, as the city serves as a window for dynamic foreign and economic trade activity.
Also, the Flinders-Nankai degrees make good economic sense. Competitive Sinoforeign pricing means the degrees are quite affordable for local students, and the program is approved and supported by the PRC Ministry of Education.
He found the benefits of having an international teaching staff for his MAIRET studies challenged him in unexpected ways and led to the development of a broader field of knowledge. “During my studies, I learned more about diverse ways of thinking, from both Chinese and other countries’ perspectives, including their different cultural backgrounds and learning methods,” says LANG Dong.
“I improved self-learning and my ability to see things from another perspective, and moreover, to be able to share my point of view with others. I learned how to discover, analyse, solve, and summarise problems.”
LANG Dong says that while he was studying in the MAIRET program, he was also engaged in foreign trade, foreign investments and trade relations with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other overseas Chinese contacts.
He quickly understood that what he had learned in the classroom could be immediately applied into the workplace.
He reserves special praise for Professor LIU Binglian, for his guidance through the MAIRET program. “He is not only a good teacher but also a scholar and a valuable friend. I learned so much from his way of thinking because he combines both practice and theory.”
Near the conclusion of his study program, LANG Dong had the honour of visiting Flinders University in Adelaide as a part of an outstanding alumni group. “I had the chance to talk with professors, and this experience deepened my understanding of Flinders.”
Since graduation, he has maintained communication with many of his classmates. “The Cooperative Program Office made a WeChat group for program alumni, and since then we communicate with each other frequently.”
Obtaining his Masters Degree led to an exciting pathway in higher learning. In 2005, LANG Dong enrolled as a doctoral student in Industrial Economics at Nankai University, obtaining his doctorate in December 2008. The following year, he was hired as a senior economist.
His qualifications established a pathway to success. In 2004, LANG Dong served as director of the Trade Development Council in the Management Committee of the Tianjin Port Trade Free Zone. In 2010, he was promoted to Deputy District Chief Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, and was also in charge of investment promotion.
Upon reflection, LANG Dong is surprised that his current position is quite different from the job aspirations he had as a child. “When I was young, I wanted to be an engineer. My ideal job would have had me inside a laboratory, inventing things with the most advanced technology,” he says.
“However, by changing paths, I improved my ability to adapt and meet new challenges. It was not easy at all, but through continuous learning and training, I have become a person who serves society.”
The knowledge accumulated from his studies has enabled LANG Dong to view his career through the broadest possible perspective, allowing him to realise the big picture and appreciate the summation of accumulated good work.
“I am proud of what we do every year. A large number of projects are planned and signed each year, and to put this into operation is not a simple task. Therefore, being part of a strong team of investment promoters is something I feel proud about.”
There are many challenges ahead in his profession. China’s large population and small amounts of arable land point to a commitment in the promotion of ecological agriculture and building an agricultural industry ecosystem, which will be a focus of his ongoing career.
Reflecting on his successful pathway through higher education, LANG Dong believes it signals the route of opportunity for other hopeful students from the Tianjin area, made possible by the collaboration of Flinders University and Nankai University.
“I have lived and worked in Tianjin my entire life, so it had always been one of my dreams to study at Nankai University, but when I was young, there were not many Sino-foreign cooperation programs,” he says. “The FlindersNankai collaboration provided a very good new opportunity – something I was quick to grasp. I have certainly benefitted, but I think the relevance of both universities has also benefited greatly from this cooperation program.”
通过对自身教育背景的不断提升，郎东在 经济学和政府管理方面的事业蒸蒸日上。 郎东在硕士毕业后就被聘为经济师。目前 担任天津市滨海新区人民政府副区长。注 重大学所学课程的相关性和匹配度是他成 功的秘诀。
郎东认为他之所以在学业上表现优异，主 要归功于南开大学-澳大利亚弗林德斯大 学合作办学项目的四大优势。首先，他认为 南开大学课程的重要性体现在课程影响力 和学术严谨性。其次，天津的地理位置也具 有重要的战略意义，因为这座城市是活跃 的对外经济贸易活动的窗口。
此外，南开大学和弗林德斯大学合作开设 的学位课程也带来了可观的经济效益。该 合作办学项目不但学费极具竞争力，是本 土学生可以负担得起的学位课程，而且还 获得了中国教育部的批准和支持。
郎东认为国际经贸关系硕士课程中的外籍 教师给他带来了意想不到的挑战，并引领 他接触到更广泛的知识领域。郎东说：“在 学习过程中，我学会了运用中国的以及其 他国家的多元化视角进行思考，了解他们 的文化背景和学习方法。”
“我提高了自学以及转换角度看问题的能 力，而且，能够与他人分享我的观点。我学 会了如何发现、分析、解决和总结问题。”
郎东说，他在国际经贸关系硕士项目学习 期间，还需要处理与香港、澳门、台湾以及 其他海外华人的对外贸易、外国投资和贸 易关系。他很快就理解了在课堂上学到的 知识，并且可以立即应用到工作中。
郎东高度赞扬了刘秉镰教授，感谢刘教授 在他硕士学习阶段给予的指导。“他不仅是 一位好老师，还是一名学者和珍视的朋友。 因刘教授的思考方式将实践与理论相结 合，让我获益良多。”
在硕士学习即将结束之际，郎东有幸以杰 出校友团成员的身份访问了位于澳大利亚 阿德莱德的弗林德斯大学。“我有机会和教 授们交谈，这次经历加深了我对弗林德斯 大学的了解。”
毕业后，他与许多同学保持着联系。“合作 项目办公室为项目校友们建立了一个微信 群，从那时起我们就经常互相交流。”
获得硕士学位后，郎东在学业进阶之路上 高歌猛进。2005年，他成为南开大学产业 经济学博士生，并于2008年12月获得博士 学位。在接下来的一年里，他被聘任为高级 经济学家。
他的资历为他的成功之路保驾护航。2004 年，郎东担任天津港保税区管委会贸易发 展局局长。2010年升任天津经济技术开发 区管委会副主任，同时主管招商引资工作。
回顾过去，郎东惊讶地发现，他现在从事的 工作与儿时的职业期待大相径庭。“年轻的 时候，我想成为一名工程师。我理想的工作 应该是在实验室里用最先进的技术进行发 明创造。然而，选择不同的道路让我提高了 适应和应对新挑战的能力。这对我来说并 非易事，但通过不断的学习和锻炼，我已经 成为了一个服务社会的人。”
在学习中积累的知识使郎东以最广阔的视 角看待自己的事业，让他能够纵览全局，聚 沙成塔并取其精华。
“我为我们每年取得的成就感到骄傲。每 年都有大量的项目需要规划和签约，要把 这项工作付诸实施并不是简单的任务。因 此，作为这样强大的投资促进团队的一员， 我感到非常自豪。”
郎东的职业生涯中还面临着许多挑战。中 国人口多，人均耕地面积少，因此，致力于 推广生态农业以及构建农业产业生态系 统，将是他未来工作的一个重点方向。
回顾自己成功的高等教育之路，郎东坚信 它为天津地区其他怀抱希望的学生指明了 方向，南开大学-澳大利亚弗林德斯大学合 作办学项目让这一切皆为可能。
他说：“我一生都在天津生活和工作，所以 在南开大学读书是我的梦想，但我年轻时 中外合作办学项目并不多。南开大学-澳大 利亚弗林德斯大学合作办学项目提供了 一个非常好的新机遇，而我迅速地抓住了 这个机会。当然，我受益良多，但我认为两 所大学因为合作而产生的关联也让双方 受益匪浅。”