1 Introduction

In 2023, the 19th China Intercultural Research Annual Conference will be held in Guilin, Guangxi, focusing on "intercultural foreign language education: international experience and local innovation". More than 300 experts, scholars, teachers, students, and industry professionals participated in exploring cross-cultural education, foreign language teaching, and business discourse. The five keynote speeches were delivered by renowned scholars both domestically and internationally, including Kramqi, Sun Youzhong, Guo Yingjian, Wen Xu, and Xie Shijian. At the opening ceremony, leaders from Guangxi Normal University and Beijing Foreign Studies University emphasized the importance of cross-cultural communication and the challenges of foreign language education. The representative of Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press proposed that the conference theme is closely related to the development of foreign language education in the new era, and will provide new ideas for cross-cultural talent cultivation. The conference aims to promote the development of cross-cultural education in China, drive academic research innovation, and enhance the dissemination of Chinese culture.

2. Cross cultural Foreign Language Education: Theory and Practice

In the "Cross cultural Foreign Language Education: Theory and Practice" chapter of the 19th China Cross cultural Research Annual Conference in 2023, Professor Kramch and Professor Wen Xu conducted in-depth discussions on the theory and practice of cross-cultural foreign language education. Professor Kramscher emphasized the importance of symbolic ability in cross-cultural foreign language teaching and proposed that cultivating learners' cross-cultural ability requires attention to language choice, discourse positioning, and symbolic power. Professor Wen Xu discussed the importance of cross-cultural cognitive ability in a globalized society, elaborating on its multidimensional characteristics and performance in language learning, and sharing cultivation strategies. Both experts emphasized the necessity of integrating cross-cultural competence into foreign language education to adapt to an increasingly interconnected and culturally diverse world.

3. International talent cultivation: historical experience and future innovation

In depth exploration was conducted on the historical development and future innovation of cross-cultural foreign language education, emphasizing the importance of foreign language disciplines in cultivating talents with international perspectives and cross-cultural communication abilities in the context of the new era. Professor Sun Youzhong proposed that foreign language disciplines should deeply examine the cultural ecology and consolidate the subjectivity of Chinese national culture. Professor Guo Yingjian reviewed the historical experience of foreign language disciplines in cross-cultural education and international talent cultivation, and explored how to strengthen cross-cultural education to promote the cultivation of international innovative talents. Professor Xie Shijian focused on the cross-cultural teaching ability of foreign language teachers under the new situation, and discussed the importance and methods of enhancing this ability.

4 Special Topics and Parallel Forums: Cross cultural Discussion Topics

This year's annual conference will cover topics such as cross-cultural teaching, international student education, cross language practice, business discourse, and foreign language education. It will be chaired by multiple professors and attended by 51 speakers. The parallel forum covers a wide range of topics, including cross-cultural communication, education, translation, teaching, discourse, communication, educational research, and other issues. 76 scholars presented 77 papers. For the first time, a special session for excellent award-winning papers was established, with 14 award-winning authors presenting their papers, presided over by associate researchers.

5 Conclusion

The 2023 China Cross Cultural Research Annual Conference Awards Ceremony presented multiple awards, including Outstanding Paper of the Year and Outstanding Paper of the Annual Conference. Associate Professor Liao Hongjing presided over the ceremony, and Vice Dean He Yancheng presided over the closing ceremony. Dean Xie Shijian, Vice President Zhang Hongling, and Dean Zhang Jinghui delivered speeches at the closing ceremony, summarizing the annual meeting and looking forward to the future. The prominent theme of the annual meeting has promoted the theoretical innovation and practical development of cross-cultural foreign language education. The 2024 annual meeting will be hosted by the School of Foreign Languages at Henan University.