Pictures show founders of the Lyon Sino-French Institute in Lyon, France, including Chinese educator Cai Yuanpei. The Lyon Sino-French Institute, established in July 1921, was the only Chinese "university" outside China. It has trained many Chinese talents who later became crucial leaders in the construction of the People's Republic of China (PRC). This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Diligent Work-Frugal Study Movement when Chinese students worked in factories as a way to pay for their studies of French culture and Western science. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)
Statues of Chinese scholars closely related to the Lyon Sino-French Institute in Lyon, France. The statues were donated by the Guangzhou city government. The Lyon Sino-French Institute, established in July 1921, was the only Chinese "university" outside China. It has trained many Chinese talents who later became crucial leaders in the construction of the People's Republic of China (PRC). This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Diligent Work-Frugal Study Movement when Chinese students worked in factories as a way to pay for their studies of French culture and Western science. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)
The name of the Lyon Sino-French Institute written in both Chinese and France in Lyon, France. The Lyon Sino-French Institute, established in July 1921, was the only Chinese "university" outside China. It has trained many Chinese talents who later became crucial leaders in the construction of the People's Republic of China (PRC). This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Diligent Work-Frugal Study Movement when Chinese students worked in factories as a way to pay for their studies of French culture and Western science. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)
