The earth returns to life with naturalrhythms and everything begins to glow with new splendor. On February 25, 2019 Zhejiang UniversityAppreciation Banquet was held in Hong Kong.
Academician WU Zhaohui, President ofZhejiang University and JIANG Jianxiang, Vice Minister of Education, Scienceand Technology of Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HongKong S.A.R. were present and delivered speeches. About 200 guests including somecelebrities, presidents of the universities in Hong Kong and alumni of ZhejiangUniversity in Hong Kong attended the banquet chaired by LUO Weidong, VicePresident of Zhejiang University.
WU Zhaohui first extended his sinceregreetings and gratitude to all in Hong Kong for their continued support of ZhejiangUniversity. He stated that for over 120 years, Zhejiang University has long stayedin resonance with the development of our country and nation. The year of 2018 markednot only the 40th anniversary of China’s adoption of reform and opening-up,but the 20th anniversary of the merger of four universities of thesame root into new Zhejiang University. After the reforms of 20 years, ZhejiangUniversity has shaped distinctive characteristics and made remarkableachievements in talents cultivation, research and cooperation with famousuniversities globally, etc., laying a solid foundation for marching into aworld-class university with Chinese characteristics.
He also said sincere dedication and supportfrom Hong Kong is indispensable for a phenomenal Zhejiang University. Allcircles in Hong Kong have provided support for the better conditions andoperation patterns of the University, and made contributions to its talentscultivation, disciplinary development, academic cooperation and culturalexchanges, etc. Finally, WU Zhaohui outlined the vision and strategy of the Universityfor future management. Adhering to the goals of reform and development, ZhejiangUniversity will carry out the important instructions of General Secretary XIJinping to keep based in Zhejiang, remain oriented towards China and march towardsthe world for a world-class university. In addition, it will be committed to thefirst-class student-oriented education and first-class disciplinary systeminnovation for an innovative ecosystem, with the aim of globalized opendevelopment and modernization of governance capability.
Dr. LI Hexin, Founder of Lee Woo SingCollege of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, delivered a speech on behalf ofthe participants. Prof. LI Xiaoming, Executive Vice Dean of School of Medicine,Zhejiang University gave a report on “Brain Science and Artificial IntelligenceConvergence Research Program”. Prof. BAI Qianshen from Institute of CulturalHeritages, Zhejiang University, introduced the construction and development ofthe Museum of Art and Archaeology.
WenQin Art Troupe of Zhejiang Universityput on wonderful performance at the Banquet.
From February 25 to 26, WU Zhaohui paida visit to the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology with his delegation and exchanged ideas on promoting furtherstrategic cooperation.
During their visit, WU Zhaohui and hisdelegation met with ZHANG Xiang, President of the University of Hong Kong.After a retrospection on the collaboration of the two universities, theyexchanged views on the cooperation in space research and reached a consensus onfurther cooperation. They also visited the State Key Laboratory of PharmaceuticalBiotechnology of the University of Hong Kong.
In the Hong Kong University of Scienceand Technology, WU Zhaohui met with President SHI Wei and held talks onpromoting breakthroughs in the collaborative research on health and hygiene,cultivating talents and engineering studies.
During their stay in Hong Kong, theycalled on Mrs. LIU Biru, Honorary Member of the Board, Mr. CAO Guangbiao,Honorary Doctor and Mr. LI Dasan, Member of the Board of Zhejiang University,and attended the donation ceremony of Junsheng Fellowship established by ShanghaiGeneral Assembly of Zhejiang University Education Foundation. They also had discussionswith elites, friends and alumni who have long supported Zhejiang University.
Heads of Zhejiang University EducationFoundation, the CPC Committee Office, President Office, the CPC PublicityDepartment, Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan Affairs at Office of GlobalEngagement, Development and Liaison Office and relevant departments were alsopresent.