Acting Director of Statistics and Census Service Pong Kai Fu leads delegation to visit CityU to explore new opportunities for cooperation
To deepen cooperation between higher education institutions and government departments and leverage resources of both sides, a delegation led by Pong Kai Fu, acting director of the Statistics and Census Service of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, visited the City University of Macau (CityU) yesterday and was warmly received by Rector Jun Liu. The two sides held in-depth discussions on issues such as deepening practical cooperation in the field of statistics and jointly building a talent training platform, reaching several consensuses. Lai Ka Chon, deputy director of the Statistics and Census Service, and Pro-Rectors Robert Chan and Vince Chu also took part at the meeting.
Rector Jun Liu warmly welcomed Director Pong and his delegation, and introduced CityU’s recent achievements and development strategies. He pointed out that CityU closely aligns with the development needs of Macao and the Greater Bay Area, striving to become an excellent comprehensive university supported by artificial intelligence and characterized by interdisciplinary studies, having accumulated a solid foundation in teaching and research in fields such as data analysis and intelligent technology. He stated that CityU has been adhered to its mission of serving the community, actively supporting the SAR government’s efforts in promoting scientific decision-making and social governance, and providing data support for social development.
Acting Director Pong expressed his gratitude for the warm reception. Deputy Director Lai Ka Chon then highlighted the work arrangements for the “2026 Mid-Term Population Census”, expressing hope for maintained good communication with CityU regarding population statistics for faculty and students, encouraging student participation in population statistics work, and collaborating on promoting student short film creation competitions, statistics lectures, and workshops on the mid-term population statistics, thereby stimulating students’ interest in the field of statistics. He further stated his expectation to establish a long-term cooperation mechanism with CityU, hoping to deepen collaboration in areas such as data provision and joint event development, and creating more practical training opportunities for students.
This visit provided a key opportunity to enhance communication and build consensus, establishing an effective bridge for future cooperation across multiple fields and levels. Going forward, both sides will promote the implementation of these consensuses, achieving complementary advantages, resources sharing, and win-win development, jointly contributing to Macao’s high-quality and diversified development. 
