Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, education has been elevated to a major strategy for the country and the Party. The 20th National Congress report emphasizes the priority development of education and proposes the goal of building an educational powerhouse. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of building a strong education country, pointing out its fundamental role in promoting technological self-reliance, common prosperity of the people, and national rejuvenation. Higher education is the key to building a strong education country, and it is necessary to optimize discipline settings and talent training models to adapt to technological development and cultivate urgently needed talents. Foreign language education reform is an important component of higher education reform, aimed at strengthening international communication capabilities and cultural exchanges, cultivating foreign-related legal talents with firm political stance, high professional quality, familiarity with international rules and foreign-related legal practices.

1. Overall planning for the cultivation of high-quality foreign language talents

Emphasis was placed on building a collaborative education mechanism, achieving the integration of foreign language education in primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, and promoting the cultivation of foreign-related talents. Three principles were proposed: rooted in China, integrated with China and foreign countries, coordinated promotion, organic connection, focusing on elements, and building a system. It emphasizes that foreign language education should serve national strategies and high-quality economic development, break the dependence on disciplinary paths, strengthen interdisciplinary integration and innovation, and cultivate high-quality talents for the new era.

2. Promote the high-quality construction of ideological and political education in foreign language education curriculum

The importance of high-quality construction of ideological and political education in foreign language education courses was emphasized, and it was proposed that professional education should achieve an organic combination of value shaping, knowledge imparting, and ability cultivation. Promote the ideological and political construction of foreign language education curriculum with all elements, including subject and major construction, talent cultivation plan, curriculum system construction, etc. Identify exemplary courses for ideological and political education, promote digital transformation and teacher training, and ensure that students internalize correct values. Promote the use of the "Understanding Contemporary China" series of textbooks, organize teacher training, advance the "three in" teaching reform, and hold foreign language proficiency competitions. In 2024, efforts will be made to improve the quality of resources, expand the scope of teaching materials, upgrade practical skills, strengthen the construction of multilingual MOOCs, and enhance students' comprehensive practical abilities. Universities need to elevate their political stance and implement ideological and political education in their curriculum.

Exploring the Construction of China's Autonomous Foreign Language Teaching System

The importance of building an independent foreign language teaching system in China was emphasized, and it was proposed that foreign language education should be based on China's actual situation and promote innovation in knowledge, theory, and methods. Proposed to solve the problem of talent cultivation mode through curriculum reform, enhance students' digital ability, and integrate digital literacy education into teaching. We plan to comprehensively develop key teaching points for liberal arts majors, including foreign language majors and university foreign languages, by 2024. Emphasize the cross-cultural communication advantages of foreign language education, tell Chinese stories, and spread Chinese voices. In the field of foreign language majors, explore the "foreign language+" talent cultivation model, integrate the socialist ideology with Chinese characteristics and excellent traditional Chinese culture. In the field of university foreign languages, establish public foreign language courses that serve the "Four New", promote "understanding contemporary China" education, cultivate students' ability to tell Chinese stories in foreign languages, and promote the integration of university foreign languages with the "Four New" construction.

4. Accelerate the cultivation of practical and top-notch foreign language talents

It emphasizes the strategy of "breaking away from the virtual and entering the real" in the cultivation of foreign language talents, aiming to cultivate compound talents with patriotism, global vision, and professional skills. It has been proposed to narrow the gap between talent cultivation and actual needs by focusing on the needs in the field of diplomacy, foreign affairs, and external publicity. The importance of enhancing students' practical abilities and success rates was emphasized, and comprehensive and in-depth collaboration between universities and practical departments was advocated for education. In 2023, universities and practical departments will jointly establish an innovative base for collaborative training of foreign-related legal talents, adopting a "horse racing system" to stimulate competition and learning atmosphere. Foreign language education plays a core role in the construction of the base, and the cultivation of foreign-related legal talents requires interdisciplinary cooperation. In 2024, an innovative base for collaborative training of professionals in the field of foreign affairs will be launched to cultivate top-notch foreign language talents with a global perspective, proficiency in international rules, proficiency in foreign languages, and proficiency in negotiation and communication between China and foreign countries, as well as communication talents who can tell the story of China well and spread the voice of China. At the same time, emphasis is placed on cultivating students' language abilities and understanding the politics, economy, and culture of the target countries and regions to meet the actual needs of the country.

5. Accelerate the digital transformation of foreign language education

Explored the impact of artificial intelligence technology on the field of education and emphasized that education should actively adapt to this change. In 2024, we will promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence and education, and advance the "smart+" education reform. Artificial intelligence and the construction of new liberal arts should promote each other, strengthen the cultivation of innovative thinking and technological abilities of liberal arts students, and at the same time utilize the advantages of liberal arts in ethics, humanistic care, and other aspects to promote the development of the artificial intelligence industry. The chapter proposes that artificial intelligence should be combined with the cultivation of innovative talents, the construction of independent knowledge systems, and the integration of industry and education in the education model. Specific measures include updating teaching content to adapt to the digital economy era, utilizing digital learning resources to support personalized learning, and innovating teaching and research forms using digital teaching resources. Through these measures, we will accelerate the cultivation of compound foreign language talents with patriotism, global vision, and professional abilities, in response to the era's proposition of "what is foreign language for building a strong country".