From January 27-28, 2024, Professor JIN Li, SUSTech Vice President for Global Strategies and Acting Dean of the Business School, led a delegation to attend the Asian Universities Science and Technology Innovation Forum held in Hong Kong. The forum, themed "Gathering Talents for Innovation and Development," brought together 29 presidents and vice presidents from 11 Asian countries and regions.

In this era brimming with challenges and opportunities, Asia is rapidly emerging as a pivotal hub for global innovation. Asian youth talents, nurtured in universities across various Asian countries and regions, are not only propelling Asia’s advancement but also showcasing their brilliance on the world stage. Under this context, the participants shared insights and experiences on amplifying the global allure of Asian universities, better nurturing and retaining talents, and advancing science and technology innovation by delivering a better international environment.

During the roundtable meeting, Professor JIN shared SUSTech's experience in nurturing, attracting, and retaining global talent to drive forward innovation. This has been achieved through the university's proactive efforts in enhancing environments and platforms, particularly in the areas of research, teaching, and internationalization.

The Forum was co-hosted by the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel (CAIEP) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), joined by 29 prestigious Asian universities, including Dalian University of Technology, Shandong University, Southern University of Science and Technology, Tongji University, University of Science and Technology of China, Wuhan University, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, University of Macau, Macau University of Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, Iwate University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Ochanomizu University, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tohoku University, Yokohama National University, Waseda University, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the University of the Philippines Diliman, Nanyang Technological University, Chulalongkorn University, and Hanoi University of Science and Technology.