On September 11,asigningceremonyforstrategic cooperation agreementbetweenGuangxi University(GXU) andGuangxi International Expo Affairs Bureau(GXIEAB)was heldat the Bureau’s headquarters.Leaders participated at the ceremony includedLi Guozhong, Secretary of the CPCGXUCommittee, Han Linhai, Deputy Secretary of the CPCGXU Committee and President of GXU,Wei Zhaohui,Secretary of the CPC GXIEAB committee and DirectorofGXIEAB,XiaGuoen, member of Standing Committee of the CPC GXU Committee and VicePresidentof GXU, andShi Zuyao, DeputyDirectorof GXIEAB. Liang Enwei, Vice President of GXU, andZeng Zhong, Deputy Director of GXIEABsigned thestrategic cooperationagreementrepresenting both sides.

Li Guozhongexpressed his gratitude to theGXIEAB for itssupport and collaborationwithGXU. He pointed out thatGXIEABas a permanent working institution of the China-ASEAN Expo undertakes important responsibilities in the overall planning, top-level design, organization and implementation of major events of the Expo. It has played a pivotal role in the exchanges and cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in various fields such as politics, economy, and culture.Heexpressed hishope that bothparties could enhancetheircooperation in high-level talent training, scientific research, social services, andinternationalexchanges, contributing to the development of Guangxi, to the successful hosting of the CAEXPO, and to the establishmentofaChina-ASEAN communityfora shared future.

Han Linhaiintroduced the overall situation and latest developments of our school in recent years. He pointed out GXUhasalways strongly supported and deeply participated inChina-ASEANExpo, providing high-level professional support services in foreign affairs reception, translation, volunteer servicesand other aspects. He hopedto take the signing of this agreement as a new starting point, promote the deep integration of industry, academia, research and application through theco-construction of internship and training bases, joint scientific research projectsandhigh-levelforumstofacilitate the organic connection between chains of education, talent,industryand innovation.Han expressed that this partnership would enable both sides to serve as a think tank for government and enterprises,provide advice to the government, offer suggestions to enterprises, seek development for the China-ASEAN regionand cultivate talents for society.

Wei Zhaohuistated thatthis year marks thebeginningofa new phase in the development of the China-ASEAN Expo, transitioning from a "Golden Decade” and “Diamond Decade”to a“Crowned Era”. He emphasized that this year isalso the China-ASEANYear of CulturalExchange.Hehopesboth sideswillstrengthen communication and cooperation,systematically implementthe China-ASEAN Economic and Trade Cooperation OutlookReport,jointly carry out theChina-ASEAN Young LeadersDevelopment Program, and adopt a“Dialgue+Study”model to create a“Future Project”for youth exchange and mutual learning betweenChina and ASEAN.

Department officials from Guangxi International Expo Bureau, along with leaders from the University’s Party and Administration office, Research Institute,International Cooperation and Exchange Office, China-ASEANEconomic Institute, School of Economics, China-ASEAN Financial Cooperation Institute, China-ASEAN Research Institute, School of Foreign Languages, participated in the meeting and the signing ceremony.