Visit by CELAP

From left: Mr Ding, Prof Wei, Mr Wang, Mr Xiao, Prof Choong, Dr Law, Dr Fok, Ms Zhou, Mr Zhou and Mr Lee

UTAR received visitors from China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) on 30 November 2023 at Sungai Long Campus.

The visitors from CELAP were Member of Executive Committee and Director-General of Department of Participant Affairs Mr Xiao Bingnan, Director-General of Department of Human Resources Mr Wang Youming, Division Director of Department of International Exchange and Programme Development Mr Ding Jinfeng, Division Director of General Office Ms Zhou Hui, Division Director of Department of Participant Affairs Mr Zhou Zhiping, and Law Division Director of Department of Academics Prof Wei Shujun.

Welcoming the visitors were UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) academics Assoc Prof Dr Law Kian Aun and Dr Fok Kuk Fai, Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Social and Policy​ ​Studies​ (TCLC) Assistant Manager Mr Lee Jenn Yuan and Division of Community and International Networking Assistant Manager Ms Wang Yiling.

At the meeting, Prof Choong and Mr Xiao introduced UTAR and CELAP respectively and moved on to discuss areas of potential collaboration. The meeting involved strategic discussions and planning for international collaborative research, particularly on topics related to the Belt and Road Initiative. The two parties also hoped to extend collaboration to areas such as staff training and exchange, as well as organising academic seminars and talks, showcasing a commitment to fostering mutual academic growth and understanding. The visit ended with a souvenir exchange and a group photo session.

Since the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in 2015, the collaboration between UTAR and CELAP has borne fruit across multiple initiatives.

UTAR and CELAP discussing potential areas of collaboration

Mr Xiao (left) and Prof Choong exchanging souvenirs

Background

China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP), a prominent national institution established in 2005 for leadership training and development, was jointly approved by the Central Committee of the CPC and the State Council. Under the direct administration of the Organisation Department of the CPC Central Committee, CELAP has garnered consistent attention from top Chinese leaders. With an expansive campus and modern facilities, CELAP focuses on training senior party and government officials, business executives, diplomats, and military officers. It has developed the CELAP Model, emphasising practical leadership development, integrating new theories and practices, fostering international exchanges, and actively engaging in research. The institution has hosted numerous foreign dignitaries and expanded collaborations globally. UTAR and CELAP signed an MoU and became strategic partners on 12 May 2015.