Xiong Zhengyan, alumna of China Foreign Affairs University who is now a senior journalist at Xinhua News Agency, speaks at a seminar cultivating high-quality translation pros at the university in Beijing on Monday. Six outstanding alumni shared their work and study experiences with an audience of about 500. The event is part of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the university, dubbed "the cradle of Chinese diplomats". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tian Yishan, alumna of China Foreign Affairs University who now works for the Foreign Ministry, speaks at a seminar cultivating high-quality translation pros at the university in Beijing on Monday. Six outstanding alumni shared their work and study experiences with an audience of about 500. The event is part of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the university, dubbed "the cradle of Chinese diplomats". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]