Islamabad (GNP): The Moon is Yours, a 102-minute documentary directed by veteran filmmaker Vincent Zhou and filmed over three years by a team from Fudan University’s School of Journalism, was screened at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Pakistan on Monday.
Fudan film screening and admissions briefing held at QAU on Monday.
The documentary focuses on the real-life experiences of international students building their lives in Shanghai and marked its first showing in Pakistan and its fourth overseas showcase, highlighting Fudan University’s international student recruitment efforts.
The screening, hosted by Fudan’s School of Journalism, drew enthusiastic participation from more than one hundred Pakistani students and faculty members at QAU. The documentary will also be shown at two more universities in Pakistan over the next two days to reach more prospective Pakistani students.
Xia Tianyi, vice dean of the School of Journalism at Fudan University, delivered an introductory speech before the screening, sharing insights into the film’s creation and themes. The documentary offers an authentic portrayal of the educational journeys and cross-cultural experiences of international students in China. Following the film, Fudan University held a comprehensive admissions briefing outlining academic programs and scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students.
Students and QAU faculty members pose for a photo with members of the Fudan delegation on Monday. (Photo by Zhao Yipu)
Salman Ali Bhittani, a lecturer at the School of Politics and International Relations at QAU, said the screening represented a significant milestone for the “Study in China” initiative and demonstrated the power of visual storytelling to foster educational and cultural ties between China and Pakistan.
Tayyabah, a 22-year-old Pakistani student at QAU, told People’s Daily that the film had further strengthened Pakistani youth interest in pursuing higher education in China.
Fudan University is one of the most renowned and international institutions in China, she said.
“For Pakistani students, studying in China and contributing to Pakistan-China cooperation may be the ideal choice.”
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Fudan University: Over a Century of Knowledge and Innovation
Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious and historically significant institutions of higher education, traces its roots back to 1905 when it was established as Fudan Public School in Shanghai. Founded by Chinese educator Ma Xiangbo, it holds the distinction of being the first institution of higher learning to be founded and run by Chinese people, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s academic history.
The university’s name carries deep cultural meaning, with its two characters symbolising the return of morning radiance at dawn, drawn from classical Chinese literature.
Officially renamed Fudan University in 1917, the institution has grown remarkably over the decades, expanding into a comprehensive, research-oriented university with four campuses across Shanghai, namely Handan, Fenglin, Jiangwan, and Zhangjiang.
Today, Fudan University is led by President Professor Jin Li and is home to a diverse range of schools and departments spanning arts, sciences, and medicine.
The university upholds core values of patriotism, solidarity, service, and sacrifice, guided by its motto emphasising knowledge, purpose, inquiry, and self-reflection. Recognised both domestically and internationally, Fudan continues to play a leading role in advancing academic excellence, innovation, and global intellectual exchange.
