On the afternoon of November 28th, the 2022 Sino-Japanese University Scientific and Technological Innovation Forum, jointly hosted by China Association for International Exchange of Personnel (CAIEP) and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), was held online. Chen Jianguo, Vice President of HUST, was invited to participate in the conference and deliver a speech.

Li Xin, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Expert Services of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Hiroshi Kitayama, Director of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Xia Bing, Deputy Director of the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel, Akira Koda, Director of the Japan Science and Technology Agency, Wu Jun, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Hubei Province, and Keio Kishi, Director of the Sakura Science Exchange Program of the Japan Science and Technology Agency, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.

After the opening ceremony, three sub-forums were launched with leaders from 21 Chinese and Japanese universities involved, and with the following issues discussed: “How to Build World-class Disciplines and Universities?” “New Mechanism and Mode of International Cooperation and Talent Training between Chinese and Japanese Universities in the Post-epidemic Era”, and How Can Scientific Research and Talents of Universities Be Harnessed to Promote Social Progress?”

In the first sub-forum, Chen Jianguo delivered a speech on the topic of "Expanding the Opening-up of Education and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind". He introduced HUST’s exploration and practice in the international cooperation on talent training, scientific research, and the promotion of cultural exchanges and mutual learning.

Chen Jianguo pointed out that science and education shoulder the mission of contributing to the progress of human civilization. Committed to open education, HUST actively carries out multi-level cooperation with world-renowned universities, promoting the cultivation of global innovative talents. The university also deepens international cooperation in scientific research to address global challenges with the rest of the world. Besides, following the principle of exchanges and mutual learning, HUST strives to promote dialogue among global civilizations. Chen said that as this year marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, Xi Jinping, President of China, and Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, jointly made it clear that China and Japan should take a long-term view and leverage the advantages of geographical proximity and cultural connection to carry out all-round and multi-channel exchanges.

Chen emphasized that openness is the gene of the university and the foundation of its vitality and creativity. The university has officially released the HUST Global Strategy 2030, and launched the International Education and Scientific Innovation Zone (Junshan Branch) of HUST. Looking forward, the university will continue to uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and work with Japanese partners to make greater contributions to promoting scientific progress and global development.

In addition to HUST, participating universities include Xiamen University, Central China Normal University, Hokkaido University, and Osaka University and so on.

It is reported that the Sino-Japanese University Scientific and Technological Innovation Forum (formerly Sino-Japanese University Exhibition and Forum) is currently the largest non-governmental inter-university exchange activity between China and Japan. Since 2010, several forums have been held in China to promote joint research of U-I integration, scientific, cultural and talent exchange, and strengthen the win-win cooperation between both sides.

Written by: Cheng Yifang

Edited by: Shi Can, Peng Yumeng