A group of delegates from the Union of China (Privately-run) university Students (UCPS) and One Belt One Road (International) Research Institute paid a visit to UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 17 October 2019.

The delegates included UCPS Chairman Juhua Li, Secretariat-General Haocheng Li, and One Belt One Road (International) Research Institute Deputy Secretary-General Daphne Chen. They were accompanied by coordinator David Lim from Sentai Solutions Sdn Bhd.

Welcoming them on behalf of UTAR were its President Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Planning and Development Committee Chairman Ir Academician Emeritus Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, Belt and Road Strategic Research Centre Chairperson-cum-Institute of Management and Leadership Development Director Prof Dr Cheng Ming Yu, and Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn.

Speaking at the meeting, Prof Ewe first introduced the background of UTAR and its current development in recent years. He explained the programmes offered by the University and the past collaboration that the University had with other institutions to unfold more collaborative opportunities. He proposed several possible areas of collaboration such as joint supervision and scholar and student exchanges which could help staff and students to achieve academic enhancement and broaden their horizons. Echoing Prof Ewe’s statement, Tan Sri Chuah encouraged students to exchange their views with people from other countries and build their global networks. 

On the other hand, Haocheng Li gave a brief introduction to UCPS. He explained that the institution, which was established in 2006, aimed to provide quality education and training, and aspires to have joint collaboration with international institutions. He mentioned that UTAR was reputed with its excellent academic and he expressed his willingness to work together with UTAR in different cooperative mode.

The meeting adjourned after the presentation of souvenir and group photo session.