On 13 June 2026, SingCham Shanghai, in collaboration with SingCham Youth Development and the Singapore Students' Association (SSA), hosted a student orientation in Shanghai to warmly welcome the latest cohort of Singaporean students in China. The event was supported by the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Shanghai. It brought together nearly 30 full-time students, exchange students, and interns from eight institutions including Fudan University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Theatre Academy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, and Zhejiang University. Through forging early connections and offering insights into living, studying, and working in China, the orientation marked a new chapter for Singaporean students in Shanghai.
2026年6月13日，中国新加坡商会·上海办事处携手中国新加坡商会青年发展部及新加坡学生协会（SSA），于上海为在华新加坡新生代学子举办迎新活动。本次活动获新加坡驻上海总领事馆鼎力支持，汇聚来自复旦大学、新加坡国立大学、新加坡管理大学、上海交通大学、上海戏剧学院、上海中医药大学、南洋理工大学、浙江大学等八所院校的近30名全日制学生、交换生与实习生。通过建立早期联结，分享在华生活、求学及职业发展经验，这场迎新会为狮城学子们开启了在上海的崭新篇章。
Mr. William Chang
Chairman of SingCham Shanghai
Mr. William Chang, Chairman of SingCham Shanghai, kickstarted the session by highlighting SingCham's mission in promoting Singaporean business interests and serving as a bridge between Singapore and China, economically, socially, and culturally. He introduced the chamber's diverse initiatives aimed at building a supportive network for Singaporeans in China — the chamber currently has approximately 2,200 to 2,300 members, including exchange students and interns. He shared the vision behind SingCham Youth Development: equipping Singaporean youths with localised and in-depth perspectives of China, promoting people-to-people exchanges with Chinese peers, offering exposure to China's unique business landscape, and instilling the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience essential to navigating China's dynamic environment.
中国新加坡商会·上海办事处会长曾广仁先生以商会的核心使命为活动拉开序幕：推动新加坡商业利益，并致力于在经济、社会及文化领域搭建新中两国桥梁。他介绍了商会为在中国的新加坡人建立支持网络所推行的多元化举措——商会目前拥有约2,200至2,300名成员，涵盖交换生与实习生群体。他阐述了中国新加坡商会青年发展计划背后的愿景：为新加坡青年提供中国本土化深度视角，促进与中国同龄人的人际交流，开拓中国独特商业生态的认知，培养在中国动态环境中至关重要的创业精神与适应力。
Mr. Phang Kang Qu
Vice President of the Singapore Students' Association (SSA) Shanghai
Following the Chairman's remarks, Mr. Phang Kang Qu, Vice President of the Singapore Students' Association (SSA) Shanghai, welcomed the new cohort. He introduced SSA's mission — which is updated on an annual basis to adapt to the changing environment — and outlined the annual activity plans, encouraging all students to actively participate in the association's events and build a warm sense of community away from home. He also presented that SSA members come from diverse academic backgrounds, including Chinese literature, humanities, finance, medicine, and natural sciences.
随后，上海新加坡学生协会（SSA）副会长彭康衢向新一届成员表示欢迎。他介绍了SSA的使命——该组织的使命每年进行更新以适应不断变化的环境——并概述了年度活动计划，鼓励所有学生积极参与协会举办的各项活动，在异乡建立温暖的社群归属感。他还介绍了SSA成员来自不同专业领域，涵盖中国文学、人文学科、金融、医学及自然科学等。
Consul-General's Remarks
The highlight of the event was marked by the presence of Mr. Tan Chee King, Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Shanghai. He encouraged students to cherish their time in China with an open and inclusive mindset, and highlighted the role of SingCham and SSA in this context — aiming to understand China better to serve as a bridge between Singapore and China, support the Singaporean community in China, and work with independent organisations and partners to achieve shared goals. His sharing offered attendees profound insights into the trajectory of Singapore-China relations.
本次活动的重要时刻，当属新加坡驻上海总领事陈子勤先生莅临现场并发表致辞。他寄语学子们珍惜在中国的学习时光，以开放包容的胸襟善用在华历练机遇，并强调了商会与SSA在其中的角色——致力于更好地理解中国，充当中新之间的桥梁，为在华新加坡社群提供支持，并与独立组织和合作伙伴携手实现共同目标。这番分享为在场学子们提供了关于中新关系脉络的深刻洞察。
One of the most heartfelt segments of the day was the student sharing session, where attendees from different universities and backgrounds shared their motivations for choosing to study or exchange in China, along with their personal experiences of life in Shanghai.
当日最打动人心的环节之一是学生分享会。来自不同大学和背景的参与者们分享了他们选择在中国学习或交流的初衷，以及在沪生活的点滴体验。
We heard from students across all year levels and majors — from first-year freshers to final-year seniors, representing Fudan University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and beyond. They candidly discussed the challenges of adapting to a new environment, including language barriers, cultural adjustments, and occasional homesickness. From pursuing language immersion to exploring China's fast-evolving industries, the students spoke openly about their aspirations and the real lessons learned along the way.
我们聆听了涵盖多个年级与专业的新生分享——从初来乍到的Year 1新生，到即将毕业的Year 4学长学姐，从复旦大学、新加坡国立大学、新加坡管理大学到上海交通大学等各校学子。他们坦诚地讲述了适应新环境的挑战，包括语言关隘、文化调适，乃至偶尔泛起的思乡之情。从精进语言能力到探索中国产业新浪潮，学子们畅所欲言——既抒壮志，亦坦言成长路上的真实感悟。
This orientation marked a meaningful beginning for many — a moment to connect, reflect, and look ahead. We look forward to growing this Singaporean student network in China, and organising many more events that bring us closer together.
此次迎新活动对众多学子而言，是一个意义深远的起点——在相聚中沉淀，于回望中自省，更向着未来蓄力前行。我们期待在中华大地茁壮成长的新加坡学子社群，也盼望着更多联结心灵的相聚。
特此鸣谢 | Special Thanks
中国新加坡商会上海组委会及导师团倾力付出
SingCham Shanghai organizing committee and mentors for their dedicated efforts
新加坡驻上海总领事馆的大力支持
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Shanghai for their generous support
所有参与学生与志愿者的热情投入
All participating students and volunteers for their enthusiasm and contribution
Co-organised By | 联合主办
中国新加坡商会·上海办事处 SingCham Shanghai
中国新加坡商会青年发展部 SingCham Youth Development
新加坡学生协会（上海）Singapore Students' Association (SSA) Shanghai
Supported By | 支持单位
新加坡驻上海总领事馆
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Shanghai
