From July 1 to 7, Deputy Chairman of the University Council and Vice-President, Li Jianfa led a delegation to visit New Zealand and Australia.

During the visit, Li attended the joint council of Confucius Institute of Victoria University of Wellington (VUM), the cooperation and exchange forum of XMU and VUM, the Alumni Association of New Zealand, Xiamen University and 2019 Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands Confucius Institute Conference. Li also visited the Western Sydney University and participated in the Sydney Alumni Association activities.