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On January 20, 2022, the Chinese Consulate in Davao donated over 4,000 books to nine local universities in the Davao consular district. The 9 universities are: Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Lyceum of the Philippines – Davao, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University-Marawi, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, University of Southeastern Philippines, University of the Philippines Mindanao, and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. Consul General Li Lin and more than 20 university presidents and representatives attended the online handover ceremony. The book donation is an assortment of various subjects focusing on Chinese economy, philosophy, culture, science, history, sports, and others, which are meant to enrich university students’ knowledge and understanding of China. The monetary value of this donation is unknown. The donation aims to promote bilateral cultural and educational exchanges between China and Mindanao and establish a partnership between the Consulate General and the universities in Mindanao.