Rector Shu Guang Zhang Received Zhu Hai City Polytechnic Delegation and Signed MOU

On 7^th December, the delegation of Zhu Hai City Polytechnic led by Mr. Liu Huaqiang, President of Zhu Hai City Polytechnic; and Mr. Liu Xiangyang, Vice President of Zhu Hai City Polytechnic visited CityU. The delegation were warmly received by Professor Shu Guang Zhang, Rector of City University of Macau; Mr. Chan Chon Pat, Secretary General of Council of City University of Macau; Mr. Chau Ka Yin, Executive Associate Dean of International Open Institute; and Mr. De Sousa Rocha Rui Manuel, Director of Department of Portuguese Language and Culture of Portuguese-Speaking Countries.

In the meeting, the two sides signed a MOU. Under this MOU, CityU and Zhu Hai City Polytechnic will initiate comprehensive and multi-level cooperation on the basis of resource sharing. Areas of cooperation will include academic research, foundation construction, exchanges between faculty members, faculty member training, promotion of outstanding students and communication between leaders of two universities.

The two sides also discussed on cooperation prospect of CityU’s establishment of an international education park in Zhu Hai City Polytechnic. Rector Zhang proposed to create a postgraduate research and training center in this international education park and invite renowned universities from abroad to launch programs there; and in doing so, an international platform for business, education and research would be created. Rector Zhang pointed out that the two institutes should utilize their resources to enable the international education park the capability to benefit the development of different domains. President Liu stated that the proposal of international education park met with the development direction of Zhu Hai City Polytechnic, which is to create a university that is specialized, international and branded. He also expressed that cooperation between CityU and Zhu Hai City Polytechnic will create a win-win situation for both.

The two sides also conducted in-depth discussion on details of cooperation.

Rector Zhang and Secretary General Chan received Zhu Hai City Polytechnic delegation. Rector Zhang and President Liu signed a MOU

Representatives in the meeting

Rector Zhang introduced the CityU’s new campus to Zhu Hai City Polytechnic delegation