To help student broad professional horizons and enhance social practices, the Faculty of Finance of City University of Macau (CityU) organized a study trip to Shanghai for students and faculty to gain insights into the financial industry’s development under the sponsorship of the Macao Foundation. The trip was joined by Assistant Professor Zhao Jingying and Lecturer Sou Cheng Wai, as well as students and faculty members from Faculty of Finance, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Data Science, School of Education, Faculty of Health and Wellness.
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On May 26, morning, the delegation visited the Shanghai Pudong Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC). They were warmly welcomed by Yang Jueting, deputy head of ABC Shanghai Pudong Branch, and He Min, deputy officer of the Business Office. Students toured ABC’s “5G+” Smart Bank facilities, including intelligent financial counters, “Agricultural Products Service Zone”, and the “Financial Mediation Room”.
The ABC is well known for its specialized financial services, which are able to cater to customer needs through diversified offerings and contributes to rural revitalization and community harmonious development. The visit left a deep impression on the students.
Visit to Sino-British College (SBC) of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)
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On May 26, afternoon, the delegation visited the Sino-British College (SBC) of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). Associate Dean Zhang Zheng, Director Wang Ke, and Wang Yu, senior manager of marketing and public relations, extended a warm welcome to the faculty and students. Associate Dean Eva Khong Yueng Wah expressed gratitude for the hospitality and introduced CityU’s educational features, discipline offerings, and internationalization progress. She mentioned that CityU, as a key platform for financial education in Macau, emphasized practical teaching integrated with industry. The two institutions explored potential cooperation in various aspects, especially fintech and big data analysis. Both sides expressed hope for deeper collaboration in fintech, international education, and interdisciplinary research.
Visit to School of Finance and Management (SFM) at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE)
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On May 27, morning, the delegation visited the School of Finance and Management (SFM) at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE). They were warmly received by Dean Zhang Yun and Associate Dean Zheng Ying Fei. Dean Zhang highlighted the characteristics of SFM in his introduction. The two sides discussed financial regional development, policy research, cross-border data analysis, and the implementation of research outcomes. They expressed hope for deeper collaboration in academic exchange, student visits, and resource sharing in the future.
In a student exchange segment, participants discussed university life, financial industry opportunities, and cultural heritage, culminating in a collaborative “cultural heritage hand-painted fan” activity that added an artistic exchange to cross-regional youth friendship. In the academic exchange session, students discussed on the “Financial Innovation and Regional Cooperation from a Global Perspective”. CityU’s students shared insights on Macao’s role as a platform between China and the Portuguese-speaking countries and the opportunities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, while Shanghai students presented case studies on fintech, green finance, and other emerging fields within the Yangtze River Delta integration. Dialogue on curriculum design, internship resources, and career planning, fostered an enthusiastic atmosphere.
Visit to China CICC Wealth Management Securities Company Ltd.
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On May 27, afternoon, the delegation visited China CICC Wealth Management Securities Company Ltd. They met with Zou Lijing, private wealth advisor, who detailed CICC’s operations in asset allocation, investment consulting, and high-net-worth client services, along with trends in China’s wealth management industry, professional qualification pathways, and securities career development. Students gained valuable insights into security firms’ roles in IPO, bond issuance, M&A restructuring, and differences between A-share and H-share markets.
Visit to CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd.
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On May 28, morning, the delegation visited CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd., led by Hu Gang, party branch secretary/chairman of the guild/deputy general manager. Students toured the factory, learning about equipment functions and operations. Hu introduced the company as a provider of low-carbon integrated energy solutions, highlighting its modular smart low-carbon energy stations. The visit underscored the synergy between finance and green technology in driving energy transition. The company’s integrated “Product + Technology + Service” model—featuring modular energy stations, hydrogen equipment, and digital simulation platforms—showcased innovative business approaches toward carbon neutrality, creating shared social and commercial value with partners.
Visit to School of Management at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)
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On May 28, afternoon, the delegation visited the School of Management at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). Associate Dean Liu Weiwei, Finance Department Head Zhang Qinglong, Business Administration Department Head Zhou Kai, international office members, and student representatives attended the exchange. Associate Dean Liu welcomed the delegation and detailed the school’s development, faculty, talent cultivation model, research achievements, and internationalization. Finance Department Head Zhang shared the Finance School’s history, faculty resources, industry-academia-research collaboration, and fintech innovation programs. Both sides discussed financial talent cultivation and future collaboration, laying groundwork for partnership.
In this trip, faculty and students from CityU engaged in dynamic exchanges with Shanghai universities, financial experts, and institution executives. This experience provided fresh perspectives on Shanghai’s financial economy, digital finance, and corporate transformation. Students broadened their horizons through peer interactions on and off campus, gaining immense value. The exchange not only deepened bilateral cooperation in finance academia and practice but also established a platform for expanding professional perspectives and interdisciplinary knowledge integration.
Source: Faculty of Finance
