Themed The Grand Canal and the Qilu Culture: China in Stories, the Chinese Bridge 2024 Online Exchange Program at Liaocheng University opens in March, 2024. Those who love Chinese language are welcome to join us to learn practical Chinese online, experience the wonderful Chinese culture of the Grand Canal, and the customs of Shandong Province, the most Confucian province in China. Students admitted to this online exchange program can, upon their full attendance to all courses as specified and over completion of all assignments and/or interaction activities as required, receive a total of 2 (TWO) credit hours either on Chinese language or Chinese culture courses in line with International Student Program of Liaocheng University. Students receiving this credit hour bonus can ask for supporting documents from Liaocheng University, or equate this credit hour bonus when they choose to study in Liaocheng University within 3 years since the end of this online program. Liaocheng University reserves all the rights to the final interpretation of the above-mentioned credit hour bonus. Outstanding participants will be awarded certificates for their academic performance. Non-native Chinese speakers interested in Chinese language and culture, regardless of country or age, are welcome to join us in this program. Priority is given to students from the Confucius Institutes co-established with Liaocheng University and international partners abroad. If the number of applicants exceeds the enrollment plan, priority will be given to young people with a certain Chinese proficiency.