"Xi's words allow overseas-based Chinese like me see new opportunities to serve our homeland," said Gu Xuewu, a professor at the University of Bonn in Germany.

Gu said that Xi's speech provided a new option for foreign-based Chinese who prefer to live abroad rather than return to China.

"Take me, for example. I have stayed in Germany for so many years that I might have difficulty integrating into the new environment if I return. So it is worthwhile studying how to establish a mechanism for people like me to do something for our homeland," Gu said.

Questions:

1. What does President Xi want overseas educated experts and professionals to do?

2. Where did President Xi make his remarks on this subject?

3. How many students were sent overseas between 1978-2017?

Answers:

1. Contribute to realizing the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.

2. At a gathering to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Western Returned Scholars Association,

3. 2.64 million

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.

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