On 7 November 2025, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong was invited to attend the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" awarding ceremony at the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. The event was attended by Counsellor Ji Lili of the Chinese Embassy, Senior Professor P.A. Jayantha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, directors of the China-Sri Lanka Joint Center for Education and Research, scholarship recipients, deans of various faculties, and over a hundred guests.

Ambassador Qi Zhenhong expressed that China and Sri Lanka enjoy a long-standing friendship, and in recent years, the two countries have achieved fruitful results in scientific research innovation and talent cultivation. The "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" aims to encourage university students to study diligently, strive to become a new generation of inheritors of China-Sri Lanka friendship, and make greater contributions to carrying forward the traditional friendship between the two countries.

Senior Professor P.A. Jayantha stated that China has always been a trustworthy and reliable good friend and good partner of Sri Lanka. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have continued to write new chapters of friendship. The "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" provides valuable support for Sri Lankan students to realize their personal aspirations and contribute to national development.

Yohan, a representative of the scholarship recipients, expressed gratitude to the Chinese government and people for their support to Sri Lanka's education sector. He stated that he would study hard with China's support, strive for future opportunities to pursue further education in China, and contribute to Sri Lanka's national development after completing his studies.

The "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" was established in 2016 and has benefited over a thousand students from more than 20 schools and universities in Sri Lanka.