List of Beijing International Studies University people

• Chen Jian, BA 1973, Spanish studies – vice minister of commerce of PRC^[1]
• Fan Xiaoli, BA 1979, Japanese studies – head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Guangxi Committee^[2][3]
• Gao Hucheng, BA 1972, French studies – incumbent Chinese minister of commerce^[4]
• Li Jianhua, BA 1965, Arabic studies – counsellor of Chinese embassies in Syria and Egypt; officer at the Department of Asian and African Affairs and the Bureau for Chinese Diplomatic Missions Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs^[5][6]
• Liu Chunxian, BA 1965, Japanese studies – Major General of the People's Liberation Army^[7][8]
• Liu Hongcai, BA 1972, Japanese studies – incumbent Chinese ambassador to North Korea; former Vice Minister of the International Department (IDCPC)^[9]
• Liu Zhentang, BA 1965, Arabic studies – former Chinese ambassador to Lebanon and Iran^[10][11]
• Qiu Xuejun, BA 1985, English studies – deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; former consul general of the Chinese embassy in the United States^[12][13]
• Wang Yi, BA 1977, Japanese studies – incumbent Chinese foreign minister^[14]
• Wu Sike, BA 1965, Arabic studies – incumbent special envoy to the Middle East; former Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Egypt^[15][16]
• Yang Chengxu, Nd 1962, training program – former Chinese ambassador to Austria; former chair of PECC China and CIIS President^[17][18]
• Yu Hailin, BA 1994, Arabic studies – officer of the International Department; titled China's Youth Excellence for Foreign Affairs in 2005, Beijing 2008 Olympic torch-bearer^[19]

• Simon Chesterman, Nd 1991, Chinese Language Exchange Program – dean and law professor at the National University of Singapore^[20]
• Liu Liqun, BA 1972, German studies – researcher at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, director of China Institute for European Studies, director and secretary of China Institute for German Studies^[21]
• Liu Yueqin, BA 1974–1978, Arabic studies – researcher at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences^[21]
• Wu Diandian ^[zh], BA 2005, Chinese Literature, MA at Columbia University (East Asian Languages and Cultures) – cultural scholar and musician, member of American Pianists Association, China National Artist Association and China Association of Popular Music; having held solo concerts at Carnegie Hall in 2011, incumbent chief educational director and global cultural ambassador at U.S.-China International Development Network^[22][23][24]
• Yang Jianhua (Peter Yang), BA 1971, German studies, MA 1979, German studies, PhD 1996 at University of Utah, German studies, PhD 2014, Ruhr University Bochum, sustainability studies; associate professor of German and Chinese studies at Case Western Reserve University
• Yue Xiaodong, BA 1977, English studies – registered psychologist, professor of psychology at the City University of Hong Kong^[25]
• Zhu Xiaoxue ^[zh], BA 1972, German studies, PhD at University of Paderborn, German studies – professor of German studies

• Chai Ye ^[zh], BA 1972, German studies – director of Guangming Daily International, former chief correspondent based in Austria and Germany^[26]
• Guan Rui ^[zh], BA 1971, Arabic studies – director and chief translator of China Radio International Arabic Channel; bestowed China News Prize, China Broadcasting Prize and China International News Prize;^[27] bestowed
• Ma Ling ^[zh] BA 1979–1983, Japanese studies – senior journalist, political commentator and writer; editor-in-chiefof the Hong Kong monthly magazine Panorama, former executive director at Ta Kung Pao; author of Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, etc.^[28]
• Xue Yongxing ^[zh], BA 1971–1975, English studies – director and editor-in-chief, Xinhua News Agency Asia-Pacific^[29]
• Zhang Bo (news anchor) ^[zh], BA 2003, Arabic studies – news anchor of CCTV Arabic Channel^[30]
• Zhao Lifan ^[zh], BA 1965, English studies – former deputy editor-in-chief and senior journalist of CCTV; contemporary artist and calligrapher, trustee of Chinese Poetry Academy and Chinese Calligraphers Association, entitled to the State Council Special Allowance since 1992; BISU BISU honorary professor of the Shan-Shui Painting Institute since 2004;^[31]
• Zhou Yijun ^[zh], BA 1994, Arabic studies – host and journalist at Phoenix Television; former Xinhua correspondent to Gaza^[32]
• Zhu Mengkui ^[zh], BA 1964, Arabic studies – senior journalist at People's Daily International

• Ann Hu ^[zh], BA 1977, English studies – female Chinese-American film director, whose directorial debut Shadow Magic found huge response overseas and won 2 awards at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2000^[33][34][35]
• Shu Chang, BA 2004, English studies – Chinese actress, singer, and television host^[36]
• Wang Xinbo ^[zh], BA ?, English studies – one of the most influential music producers in China; he jointly formed the school band Wan Li Ma Wang when studying at the university, which is known to be the oldest rock band from China.^[37]

• Dong Fangxiao, BA 2004, English studies – former Chinese artistic gymnast, Chinese-NZ gymnastic coach
• Guo Liping ^[zh], BA 2004, English studies – Chinese Xiangqi player; National Xiangqi Grand Master since 1998, National Xiangqi Champion Women Division in 2002 and 2004, World Xiangqi Champion Women Division in 2003 and 2005^[38][39][40]
• Guo Qing, MMgt 1999, Tourism Management – 29th Olympic Committee Roads and Transport Authority; COC Excellent Staff and Beijing 2008 Olympic torch-bearer^[19]
• Li Mingjia, BA ?, English studies – 29th Olympic Committee Communications Department, Beijing 2008 Olympic torch-bearer^[19]
• Liu Hongyu, BA 2004, English studies – Women's 20-Kilometre Race-Walk Champion of the 1999 IAAF World Championship, Spain^[41][42]
• Yuan Yanping, BA 2004, English studies – Summer Paralympic Judo gold medallist for Women's +70 kg in 2008 and 2012
• Zhang Jilong, BA 1972, English studies – Chinese football administrator, incumbent executive president of Asian Football Federation
• Zhang Yuning (footballer, born 1977), BA 2011, English studies – Chinese international soccer player^[43]

• Chang Zhenming, BA 1979–1983, Japanese studies – chairman of CITIC Group, chairman and managing director of CITIC Pacific^[44]
• Gai Zhixin, BA 1974–1978, French studies – chairman and CEO of CITS Group Corporation, president and legal representative of China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office, and chair of China Association of Travel Services^[45][46][47]
• He Guangbei, B 1975-1979 – vice chairman and chief executive officer of BOC Hong Kong Holdings and Bank of China (Hong Kong)^[48]

• An Yuxiang, adjunct professor at the Department of Korean studies – deputy director-general of Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE); former counsellor of the Chinese embassy in South Korea^[49][50][51]
• Du Jiang, president 1999-2006 – vice chairman of China National Tourism Administration, former Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development; President of China Tourism Academy, vice-president of China Tourism Association; entitled to the Chinese State Council Special Allowance^[52][53][54]
• Fu Hua, adjunct professor at the Institute for Transcultural studies – deputy secretary-general of Beijing CPC Municipal Committee^[55][56]
• Lei Wen ^[zh], vice president 1964-1984 – administration officer of Beijing Railway Bureau; principal of Xinhua Foreign Languages Institute^[57]
• Li Chang (1914-2010), president 1964-1966 – former vice president of Chinese Academy of Sciences; former secretary of CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection^[58][59]
• Wei Xiao'an ^[zh], adjunct professor of tourism management, PhD supervisor – policy and regulations director, China National Tourism Administration, scientific committee director of China Tourism Academy^[60][61][62]
• Zhou Xiqing ^[zh] (1915-2004), emeritus professor of English and Japanese linguistics 1973-? – former State Council Consellor^[63][64]

• Chen Maoxin, emeritus professor of English studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation^{[note 1]} bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Martin Forstner, adjunct professor since 2010 – professor of Arabic studies at University of Mainz; CIUTI President (1996-2006), CIUTI General Secretary (2006–present)^[66][67]
• Guan Zhenhu ^[zh] (1926-2011), emeritus professor of French studies and English studies 1964-1994 – BA at Fudan (English studies), Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC, entitled to State Council Special Allowance; UNESCO advisor, translator for Zhou Enlai during the Geneva Conference; former editor/translator at Xinhua News Agency^[65]
• Huang Jinjia, emeritus professor of English studies -1988 – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2011^[68]
• Hannelore Lee-Jahnke, adjunct professor since 2010 – professor of translation studies at University of Geneva; CIUTI President (2006–present)^[66][69]
• Li Chuansong, emeritus professor of German studies 1964-, Institute for Transcultural Studies academic counsellor – BA at BFSU, German studies; Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2009, entitled to State Council Special Allowance; former translator and interpreter at the China Council for the Foreign Cultural Relations (1955-1964), former trustee of Beijing Higher Education Academy^[65][70][71]
• Li Yueran (1927-2003), emeritus professor of Russian studies – chief Russian Interpreter of the CPC Central Committee; Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65][72][73]
• Liu Yanzhang, emeritus professor of Russian studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Lv Guojun, emeritus professor of Russian studies and English studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Lv Longgen, Professor of Spanish studies – BA at Peking University (1965, Spanish Language and Literature), BFSU adjunct professor; Beijing Municipal Administration of Tourism Expert Committee since 2003^[74][75]
• Shi Meizhen, TEP Senior French Editor – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2009^[65][70]
• Shu Yu ^[zh], emeritus professor of German studies 1964- – National Outstanding Lecturer^{[note 2]} titled by MOE in 1998; Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2009, entitled to State Council Special Allowance; former trustee of China German Language Education Association and China German Literature Studies Association^[65][70][76]
• Su Qi, emeritus professor of Japanese studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Tang Lunyi, emeritus professor of German studies 1983-2006 – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2011^[68]
• David Noel Tool, professor of Applied Linguistics 2001–present – former U.S. army colonel; titled Capital's 10 Most Outstanding Volunteers by Beijing Volunteers' Association in 2006, Beijing 2008 torch-bearer ^{[77][78][79][80][81][82]}
• Wang Wenjiong, emeritus professor of English studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Wang Zhiyou, emeritus professor of German studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC^[65]
• Zhang Daoyi, president of Beijing International Studies University 1983–1987, emeritus professor of English studies – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2009^[65][70]
• Zhang Zhihua, emeritus professor of Arabic studies 1973-1993 – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2011^[68]
• Zhao Huazhi, emeritus professor of English studies, TEP Senior English Editor – Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation bestowed by TAC in 2009^[65][70]

• Chen Zhongyi, adjunct professor at the Institute for Transcultural Studies – director of the Foreign Literature Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences^[83][84]
• Jia Yunfeng, adjunct professor of tourism management, professional doctorate supervisor – China media consultant for Government of Ontario, Canada, chief consultant of Chinese Taipei Tourism Association^[85]
• Liu Yida, adjunct professor at the School of International Communication – senior columnist and news reporter of Beijing Evening News; awarded the National Top 100 Outstanding Journalists^[86][87]
• Wang Keping, professor of Aesthetics and Transcultural Studies – director of the CASS Institute of Philosophy, vice chairman of International Society for Universal Dialogue; entitled to the Chinese State Council Special Allowance since 1998^[88][89]
• Yu Guoming, adjunct professor at the School of International Communication – associate dean of School of Journalism and Communication and director of the Public Opinion Research Center, Renmin University, China^[90][91]

• Ai Xuejiao, adjunct professor of business management, MBA supervisor – crisis management expert, EMBA Distinguished Professor at Peking University^[92]
• Hai Yan, or Si Haiyan, adjunct professor of tourism and hospitality management, PhD and Professional Doctorate supervisor – chairman of China Tourist Hotels Association (CTHA), SVP of Jinjiang International, CEO of Kunlun Hotel Group; bestowed 2003 Top 10 National Cultural Figure, the "most successful Chinese commercial fiction writer of this decade", member of China Writer Association^[93][94]
• Huang Deman, adjunct professor of hospitality management – chairman of Vienna Hotels^[95]
• Xiao Qianhui, adjunct professor of tourism and hospitality management, PhD supervisor – General Manager of Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Group^[96]
• Jeremy Xu, adjunct professor of tourism and hospitality management, PhD and Professional Doctorate supervisor – executive director and General Manager of China Travel International Investment Hong Kong^[97]
• Yao Wang, adjunct professor of international trade, PhD and Professional Doctorate supervisor – executive director of the Boao Forum for Asia; Vice President of China Academy of International Trade (CAIT), president of Beijing Academy of International Economy and Trade^[98][99]
• Ye Haihua, adjunct professor of tourism and hospitality management, Professional Doctorate supervisor – CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group Greater China^[100]
• Zhang Rungang, adjunct professor of tourism and hospitality management, PhD and professional doctorate supervisor – deputy general manager of Beijing Tourism Group, chairman of Beijing Capital Tourism Co., Ltd.^[101]

• Zhang Yan, PE Department 2007–present – taekwondo head coach of 2012 National University Games, taekwondo referee of 2011 and 2013 National Taekwondo Championship and 2013 National Games^{[102][103][104][105]}

• Jean-Pierre Boisivon ^[fr], honorary professor – managing director of ESSEC Business School^[106]
• Chen Haosu, honorary dean of the School of English Language, Literature and Culture – the 8th chairperson of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries^[107][108]
• Karl-Dieter Bünting, honorary professor – linguist of German language, professor of University of Duisburg-Essen^[109][110]
• Duan Qiang, honorary professor – president of Beijing Tourism Group^[111]
• John Grant, honorary professor – deputy vice-chancellor of University of Canberra^[106][112]
• Huang Youyi ^[zh], honorary dean, Institute of China Translation Development – CPPCC National Committee, VP of the China International Publishing Group^[113][114]
• Yoshikazu Morita ^[jp], honorary professor – president of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies^[106]
• Kazuo Ozawa ^[jp], honorary professor – former president of Yokohama College of Commerce^[106][115]
• Alexander Radkov, honorary professor – head of the Federal Agency for Tourism, Russia^[116][117]
• Friedhelm Schwamm ^[de], honorary professor – Ministerialrat for Ministry of Culture of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany^[106]
• Terabe Seiki ^[jp], honorary professor – president of Aichi Gakusen University^[106]
• Wang Fuxiang ^[zh], honorary professor – president of Beijing Foreign Studies University (1984-1997)^[118][119]

Compared to the individuals mentioned above, the people listed here are not necessarily well-known or officially recognized. However, they are consistent participants in campus life and are among the familiar figures to BISU students.

• Liu Tongyan – courier of Shentong Express serving at the North Gate of BISU, 2008-2013^{[needs update][120][121][122][123][124]}
• Zhang Zhongpu, ??-?? – former typographer of BISU Printing House, 1965-1980 (officially retired), 1980-1989^[125]