Recently, the External Liaison Department of the Executive Committee for the 9th Asian Winter Games sent a letter of appreciation to Harbin Engineering University (HEU) in recognition of the university’s invaluable support throughout the Games. The letter specifically praised LI Qinglian, a master's student in English Translation Studies at the School of Foreign Languages, for her exceptional performance as a volunteer.

As a key member of the Games’ protocol volunteer team, LI Qinglian demonstrated remarkable professionalism, effectively balancing linguistic precision, etiquette standards, and intercultural communication. She excelled in various international exchange assignments and document translation tasks. Her contributions included the compilation and translation of both the Chinese and English versions of the Flag Handbook and Observer Handbook, as well as the revision and layout work for the International VIP Guide and Protocol Guide. Additionally, she designed a bilingual interview question bank used during volunteer selection, which helped the protocol team establish a standardized and professional communication system for volunteers. This system ensured high-quality language support and seamless protocol services throughout the event.

(Second from left in the photo: LI Qinglian)

(Pictured: handbooks co-compiled by LI Qinglian)

In her role in selecting and assigning protocol volunteers, LI Qinglian contributed to designing an interview process tailored to the event's needs. She also helped efficiently assign roles to over 200 volunteers, ensuring that each was positioned appropriately. During the Games' preparatory phase, she proactively collected feedback from volunteers, listened attentively to their concerns, and ensured that each issue was addressed and resolved. Her efforts were instrumental in ensuring that all volunteers were well-prepared and in place before the competitions commenced.

(Pictured: LI Qinglian arranging protocol flags for the Delegation Heads Meeting)

LI Qinglian demonstrated an unwavering commitment to professionalism and duty, fostering international goodwill through her genuine actions. Amid the challenging environment of the Games, she reflected the poise and global perspective of China's next generation. Through her quiet dedication and active service, she not only embodied the spirit of HEU and its military engineering legacy but also became a living example of how Chinese youth can share China’s story with the world in a global context.