PESHAWAR: The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong inaugurated the Chinese Study Centre at the University of Peshawar here on Saturday which offer Chinese language courses, Professional Diploma and Degree courses for research on the regional giant from September 2016. The Centre would work under an independent director with the prime objective of encouraging and promoting research and Study on the Chinese Language, History and Culture. The Ambassador met the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Muhammad Rasul Jan and presented a cheque to the partner in the Chinese Language, Culture and Research Centre in varsity. Dr. Muhammad Rasul Jan in his welcome address said that the University of Peshawar (UoP) has academic linkages with three Chinese Universities and would like to have exchange programmes with more varsities for projects of mutual benefits. The China Study Centre would offer enormous help to the local industrialists by equipping them with the Chinese research and language and offering professional diplomas and degree programs in their subject of interest, the Vice Chancellor added. Sun Weidong while addressing a gathering said that the establishment of a China Study Centre at a time when both the countries are celebrating 65th anniversary of its diplomatic relationship is a milestone achievement. The people to people interaction was the hallmark of the existing relationship which goes stronger with every passing day, the envoy maintained. The Ambassador said that China advocates the principle of peaceful coexistence and respect the political system of every country. The essence of the time tested Pak-China relations were based on common interest and respect for each other’s sovereignty. The delegation included Political Attache of Chinese Embassy He Liu. Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Dr Adnan Sarwar Khan, Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof. Dr Minhaj ul Hasan, Chairman Regional Studies Department Prof. Dr Baber Shah and Treasurer of the University Dr Yorid Ahsan Zia were also present on the occasion.