The Future of International Education in a Time of Change

International education is evolving rapidly amid shifting policies and complex US-China relations. What challenges lie ahead, and how can schools and institutions adapt?


This Roundtable brings together education professionals from the University of Minnesota, the International School of Beijing, and VIPKID to share their insights on current challenges, innovative solutions, and emerging trends shaping the future of global education.


The Roundtable will offer opportunities for open discussion, interactive Q&A, and cross-sector dialogue, enabling participants to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaboration across K12, higher education, and education enterprise sectors.


Event Details:

  • Event Format: In-Person @ AmCham China Washington Room
  • Time & Date: 2:30-4:30PM,October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Language: Chinese and English
  • Contact: Melody Wen, mwen@amchamchina.org +8610-85190864


Please note:

  • The event requires registration and please ensure that you register using your company email address.
  • Registration closes at 6 PM Beijing Time, October 28. Tickets are non-refundable after October 27.

Agenda

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Registration
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Insight sharing
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Discussion

Speakers

  • Changyang Liu (Government Affairs Officer at ISB)

    Changyang Liu

    Government Affairs Officer at ISB

    Changyang Liu is currently a Government Affairs Officer at the International School of Beijing (ISB).
    Before joining ISB, she was a founding team member at the New York–based educational NGO, the Forum for World Education (FWE), where she worked to promote global educational collaboration and dialogue, and also served as an FWE Young Leader. Prior to that, she gained several years of experience in investment banking.

    With a strong background in project management, government affairs, and international education, Changyang is passionate about cross-cultural understanding and people-to-people exchanges.
    She holds an M.A. in Economics from the University of Toronto and an M.Ed. in Education and Economics from Teachers College, Columbia University.

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  • Fran Liu (Director of China Office of University of Minnesota)

    Fran Liu

    Director of China Office of University of Minnesota

    Fran Liu joined the University of Minnesota (U of M) China Office in 2019. Her work focuses on advancing the University brand systemwide by sharing U of M information with prospective students and families, engaging the Chinese alumni communities, and developing educational collaborations between the University and its partners in China.

    As the University representative office in China, Fran and her team have achieved a 15% annual growth in follower base through social media marketing and signature events each year. Fran has been invited by the EducationUSA Beijing Office as a speaker to co-present the annual counselors' training workshops.

    Before joining U of M, Fran worked in marketing, business development, and public affairs from local start-ups to U.S. Fortune 500s. Fran is a dynamic and innovative problem-solver who grew business revenue tremendously in her entrepreneurial experiences. Fran holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and earned her master's degree in business from the University of Washington - Seattle, Foster School of Business.

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  • Zook XU (Chief of Staff at VIPKID)

    Zook XU

    Chief of Staff at VIPKID

    Xu Zhe is Chief of Staff at VIPKID. With an academic background including a BA from Beijing Foreign Studies University and an MPA from Peking University, he has rich leadership experience such as Division Chief of foreign affairs of a central government institution.

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Tickets

Member Ticket

Ticket for AmCham China Cardholding Member
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Member Price RMB 150
Employee of AmCham China Member Company

Ticket for employee of member company
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Standard Price RMB 150
Non-Member Ticket

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Standard Price RMB 450

Venue

AmCham China Office Washington Room

Beijing, Chaoyang District, China

If you have any questions please contact Melody Wen

Contact Organizer

+86 85190864

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