The Beijing International Studies University (BISU) is a public teaching and research university based in the city of Beijing, China. Founded in 1964, it was part of the national initiative to promote tertiary foreign language education.The institute grew out of a 1956-established subsidiary of Xinhua News Agencyand has developed into one of the most notable universities of foreign languages and cultural studies in China.Today, the University pioneers in the fields of tourism studies, hospitality management and international trade.It maintains links with national institutions including the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the National Tourism Administration.In addition, it holds formal collaborative agreements with more than 140 universities and academic institutions of about 40 coun