Rector Jun Liu leads delegation to Suzhou universities, reaching agreement on in-depth cooperation for Sino-Portugal belt and road joint lab

A delegation of City University of Macau (CityU) led by Rector Jun Liu visited Suzhou yesterday for a two-day trip and exchange. At a meeting, the delegation reached a consensus on future cooperation directions with Soochow University and Suzhou University of Science and Technology respectively. Both meetings were constructive and productive.

During the meeting with Soochow University, significant discussions took place regarding the Sino-Portugal Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Science of Cultural Heritage Conservation (Belt and Road Joint Laboratory) of CityU, focusing on the acceptance review of the laboratory and its research outcomes, as well as future operational management and high-quality development. A tripartite agreement for new collaborative projects was also signed with Soochow University and the University of Évora in Portugal.

Additionally, an in-depth discussion was held with Suzhou University of Science and Technology (SUST) on urban planning and the preservation of ancient cities, leading to the signing of a cooperation framework agreement. Accompanying the delegation were Han Haoying, responsible person of the Institute of Urban and Sustainable Development, Huang Guang, head of the Belt and Road Joint Laboratory, and Wu Cheng, head of Office of Global Affairs.

Yesterday, Rector Jun Liu hosted a preparatory meeting at Soochow University for the joint laboratory. He provided a thorough analysis of the specific goals, content, and key background information for this working session, and coordinated the tripartite working mechanism.During the formal meeting held today, all parties expressed full recognition of the preliminary achievements of the joint laboratory and jointly decided on the new batch of research projects for applications. In-depth discussions were held regarding the rights and obligations, as well as the safeguard measures for the new phase of cooperation.

 

In the presence of Rector Liu and Vice President Zhang Zhengbiao of Soochow University, Prof. Han Haoying, Prof. Wu Yongfa (dean of the School of Architecture and director of the joint laboratory at Soochow University), and António Candeias (head of the joint laboratory in University of Évora) signed a supplementary agreement for tripartite operation of the Sino-Portugal Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Science of Cultural Heritage Conservation. This marks a new stage of the in-depth collaboration for this national-level joint laboratory and brings strong impetus into cooperation on cultural heritage protection between China and Portugal.

 

The Sino-Portugal Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Science of Cultural Heritage Conservation, established as a national-level platform by the Ministry of Science and Technology, aims to support overall diplomatic efforts, promote scientific and cultural exchanges between China and Portugal, and facilitate the introduction and cultivation of international high-end talent. The three parties have engaged in comprehensive discussions on the operational mechanism of the joint laboratory, focusing on subsequent cooperation and distinctive divisions of responsibilities to jointly complete the acceptance review of the joint laboratory.

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Participants at the meeting also included Li Yangguang, director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange at Soochow University; Li Yaowen and Jiang Yu, deputy deans of the Institute of Science and Technology; Wu Yao, deputy dean of the School of Architecture and deputy director of the joint laboratory at Soochow University; and Ana Teresa Caldeira, deputy director of the HERCULES Laboratory at the University of Évora.

On the same day, Rector Jun Liu led a delegation to SUST, where he held discussions with Gu Juping, deputy party secretary and president of the university. Both parties reached a consensus on areas such as joint research, faculty and student exchanges, student programs, and research studies on ancient city preservation. They also signed a memorandum of cooperation, outlining a new vision for technological and cultural exchanges along the Belt and Road route.Attendees from SUST at the meeting included Li Yong, standing committee member of the Party Committee and vice president; Qian Jia, director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs; Sun Guohua, dean of the Graduate School; Hu Fuyuan, Director of the Science and Technology Department; Xu Benlian, director of the Human Resources Department; and Wang Jun, deputy director of the Academic Affairs Department.

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Source: Office of Global Affairs