Internationalization of education has taken on a very critical role in the educational reform and modernization process of China. The paper is a discussion of how teacher roles have changed and how the functions of the teachers are being enhanced by the introduction of new media technologies. It talks about the way Chinese educators are becoming more about imparting knowledge as is, rather than as global guides, digital innovators, and culture bridge builders. The paper identifies the significance of digital literacy, ongoing professional development, and cross-cultural communication in the improvement of the quality of teaching as well as the encouragement of international collaboration. It also focuses on the problems encountered by teachers that include unequal access to technology and the necessity of equal development in different regions. Generally, the research highlights that the new media is not only enhancing teachers to have a global connection with people but also expanding the learning process to be more open, interactive and inclusive in China. This change is an extension of the larger Chinese ideology of creating a futuristic and internationally oriented educational system.

Yunuo Qian. The Role Transformation and Capacity Building of Educators in Internationalization Empowered by New Media. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 11: 51-57. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2025.071109.

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