Serving High-Level Agricultural Opening-Up: Russian Agricultural Quality Delegation Completes Training Visit to China

Russia-China Education Association · Training-in-China Chronicle

September 21–26, 2026 · Beijing, China

In the golden days of early autumn, as fruits ripen on the bough, a five-member delegation from the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Center for Agricultural Products Quality Assessment” (ФГБУ «ЦОК АПК») of the Russian Federation—organized by the Russia-China Education Association and hosted by Mingyang International Education (MIE)—arrived in Beijing from September 21 to 26 to attend a six-day specialized training program on “Pesticide Safety and Risk Control of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products” at the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences.

From expert lectures and laboratory visits to China-Russia dialogues and cultural experiences, the six-day itinerary was intensive and fulfilling, adding a solid chapter to the exchange and cooperation between China and Russia in the field of agricultural quality and safety.

01   Opening Ceremony: China and Russia Join Hands to Launch the Training Journey

On the morning of September 21, the opening ceremony was held at the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences. The venue’s main screen displayed the bilingual (Chinese-Russian) theme “Pesticide Safety and Risk Control of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products—Training Program.” Representatives from both sides delivered opening remarks, extending a warm welcome to the delegation.

▲ Group photo at the opening ceremony

Hosted by the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, the training program was built around five modules—pesticide registration management, toxicological evaluation, risk assessment, and residue detection and monitoring—with professional Russian interpretation provided throughout to ensure barrier-free communication.

02   Six Specialized Lectures: Covering the Full Chain of Pesticide Safety

During the training, six experts from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China Agricultural University, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and the Agro-Environmental Protection Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs delivered six high-level specialized lectures to the delegation:

① Current Status of Pesticide Registration Management
Zhao Ercheng, Research Fellow · Deputy Director, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

② Current Status of Pesticide Toxicological Evaluation Research
Qiu Lihong, Professor · College of Science, China Agricultural University

③ Advances in Pesticide Environmental and Health Risk Assessment Technology
Geng Yue, PhD · Agro-Environmental Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

④ Current Status and Prospects of Pesticide Environmental Toxicology Research
Liu Xin’gang, Research Fellow · Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

⑤ Detection Methods for Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products
Ping Hua, Senior Laboratory Technician · Institute of Quality Standards, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

⑥ Current Status of Risk Monitoring and Assessment of Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Products
Qiu Jing, Research Fellow · Director, Institute of Quality Standards, Beijing Academy of Forestry Sciences

A discussion session followed each lecture. Delegation members engaged in in-depth exchanges with the experts on topics such as pesticide registration policies, maximum residue limits, and detection technology applications in both countries, creating a lively atmosphere.

03   Field Research: Stepping into the Front Line of Science

Beyond classroom study, the delegation conducted field research at the National Precision Agriculture Research Demonstration Base and Beijing Tian’an Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., and visited the exhibition hall and key laboratories of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, gaining a direct understanding of China’s technological equipment and research systems in precision agriculture and agricultural product quality and safety testing.

▲ Delegation visiting the exhibition hall of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences

▲ Delegation exchanging with researchers in a key laboratory

04   China-Russia Dialogue: Writing a New Chapter of Cooperation

During the training, China and Russia held exchange talks, conducting in-depth discussions on topics of mutual interest such as agricultural quality supervision, testing technology cooperation, and professional talent cultivation. Following the talks, a closing ceremony was held, where completion certificates were awarded to all delegation members, bringing the training journey to a successful conclusion.

▲ China and Russia holding exchange talks

05   Cultural Experience: Feeling the Ancient Capital of Beijing

In their spare time, the delegation visited renowned historical sites including the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace, and experienced traditional Chinese culture courses such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, and Peking Opera appreciation, while celebrating their friendship at a farewell dinner. Beyond the scientific and technological training, a profound journey into Chinese culture proved equally memorable.

06   Conclusion

This training represents a successful practice by the Russia-China Education Association in the field of agricultural science and technology talent training, and a vivid epitome of the deepening educational and scientific exchange between China and Russia.

In the future, the Russia-China Education Association and Mingyang International Education (MIE) will continue to build bridges for China-Russia educational, scientific, and cultural exchanges, organizing training, study tours, and exchange programs in more fields for Russian government agencies, universities, enterprises, and various institutions, contributing to the steady and far-reaching practical cooperation between the two countries.

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