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The University’s Mainland China and
global activities continued to move
forward, with the deepening of links
with leading enterprises nationally,
and productive interaction with top
institutions across the world
International
and
Mainland
Strategy
MAINLAND PRESENCE
Key Platforms
Over the year, HKUST continued to
strengthen its strategic presence and build
momentum in the Pearl River Delta through
key regional platforms. The University’s
Fok Ying Tung Graduate School in Nansha
deepened its engagement in research
and education. With Nansha designated
a National Special Zone for development,
the School is also expected to play a
significant role in boosting Hong Kong-
Mainland collaborations. Meanwhile,
HKUST Shenzhen Industry, Education and
Research Building and the HKUST LED-FPD
Technology R&D Center at Foshan provided
research facilities and various training
activities for knowledge building.
In Western China, the University and Xi’an
Jiaotong University are in the process of
establishing the Joint School of Sustainable
Development to contribute to the economic
and social development of central and
western regions of Mainland China and
beyond.
In addition, in the Yangtze River Delta,
the Zhejiang Advanced Manufacturing
Institute of HKUST in Hangzhou is helping
to upgrade industrial capabilities through
promoting manufacturing research,
enhancing collaboration with institutions,
and facilitating knowledge transfer. The
Hangzhou Internet of Things Intelligent
Technology Center at the Institute is also
assisting the extension of skills in this
important field.