The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China emphasizes the coordinated arrangement of education, technology, and talent, highlighting their key role in high-quality development. Education modernization is the basis of realizing Chinese path to modernization, in which higher education plays a vital role. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China attaches great importance to foreign language education in universities and the cultivation of foreign-related talents. It proposes to strengthen the construction of international communication capabilities, enhance international communication efficiency, and match the comprehensive national strength and international status of the country. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the cultivation of composite talents with patriotism, global vision, and professional skills to support the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and to cultivate key language, international organization, foreign-related, and translation talents.

Innovation drives the ideological and political construction of foreign language education curriculum

The importance of ideological and political education in foreign language education was emphasized, and its value lies in the integration of value shaping into professional education. General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech at Peking University was cited to emphasize that education should serve national development. The implementation of ideological and political education in courses involves multiple levels, including discipline construction, talent training programs, etc., aiming to integrate ideological and political concepts into the entire education process. The "Guidelines for the Construction of Ideological and Political Education in Higher Education Curriculum" issued by the Ministry of Education provides guidance for foreign language majors. The ideological and political construction of foreign language education curriculum mainly focuses on three aspects: classification promotion, refinement of guidelines, and promotion of sharing. Special emphasis is placed on avoiding the problems of "superficiality" and "hard integration", and advocating that ideological and political education in the curriculum should be naturally integrated into teaching. The launch of the multilingual version of "Xi Jinping Talks about Governance" and the "Understanding Contemporary China" series of textbooks aims to cultivate talents who can tell the story of China in foreign languages. At the same time, the Teacher Teaching Innovation Competition encourages teachers who teach relevant courses to enhance their teaching abilities, in order to achieve the unity of value shaping, knowledge transmission, and ability cultivation.

Promoting innovation in foreign language education in the construction of the "Four New" initiatives

In the "Four New" construction, the practical experience of foreign language education innovation includes the innovation of talent cultivation organizational models, mechanisms, content methods, and theoretical practices. The innovation of organizational models is reflected in breaking down disciplinary barriers, such as the French English bilingual experimental class at Shandong University, the dual degree program at Shanghai Foreign Studies University, the "Silk Road College" in Zhejiang Province, and the innovation training base for foreign language talents. The innovation of talent cultivation mechanism emphasizes the integration of industry and education, the integration of science and education, and the linkage of educational system, such as collaborating with industries such as diplomacy and foreign affairs to cultivate practical abilities. Innovation in teaching content and methods is demand-oriented, aiming to enhance the contribution of foreign language discipline construction and emphasize the cultivation of patriotism and global perspective. Theoretical and practical innovation is achieved through organized foreign language education research, such as the "Undergraduate Program Construction of Foreign Languages and Artificial Intelligence" at Beijing Foreign Studies University, to achieve theoretical innovation and guide practice.

3 Focus on cultivating foreign-related talents in key fields

It emphasizes the crucial role of higher foreign language education in cultivating high-quality international talents in the context of comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. It is proposed to enhance the sense of political responsibility and historical mission, cultivate foreign language talents who love China and understand foreign countries, as well as various talents who understand foreign languages and are proficient in their respective fields. The article proposes a comprehensive plan for cultivating foreign-related talents in key areas, and develops a work plan, including specific measures for professional construction and curriculum reform in foreign language education, international communication, foreign-related rule of law, international organizations, international trade, and other fields. Emphasis was placed on goal orientation, promoting the classified training of foreign-related talents, and strengthening the foreign language proficiency training of foreign-related talents in key fields. The Ministry of Education is organizing the application for an innovative base for collaborative training of foreign-related legal talents, requiring schools to develop training plans based on industry requirements. During the pilot phase, outstanding students may be selected from the entire school for training, equipped with a faculty team, participate in practical activities, and be able to immediately engage in related work after graduation. Through reform, liberal arts education can achieve strong breakthroughs, and students can immediately find employment in related industries after completing undergraduate or master's degree programs.

4. Build a core foreign language curriculum system for the new era

The "101 Plan" launched in 2022 aims to integrate new concepts, technologies, and formats through the construction of core courses, and achieve the integration of industry and education, as well as the integration of science and education. The plan will be expanded to key fields and local universities, building a high-level foreign language talent training system to serve industry and regional development. The Ministry of Education will develop key teaching points for liberal arts majors, integrate the latest theories and practical achievements in China, and cultivate a confident, independent, and self reliant new generation of the times. The reform of public foreign language teaching needs to be combined with professional education, exploring diversified and personalized teaching, while enhancing students' multilingual abilities and cultivating versatile talents.

Building a new form of foreign language education through digitalization

The digitization of higher education is a key strategy for promoting high-quality development, which has a significant impact on international competition, education popularization, and ideological modernization. Digitization provides opportunities to narrow the gap with developed countries' universities and share high-quality resources. During the epidemic, China has explored various efficient teaching methods, such as online teaching and blended learning. We should summarize our experience, utilize digital resources to innovate foreign language education, and establish a three-level virtual teaching and research system at the national, local, and university levels, covering multiple languages. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has put forward a new mission for higher education. Foreign language education should seize opportunities, promote innovation, improve the quality of talent cultivation, and cultivate top-notch innovative talents.