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Shanghai Mayor Mr Gong Zheng led a delegation from the Shanghai Municipal Government to The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 28 April 2024. CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Rocky Tuan warmly welcomed the delegation, while other CUHK representatives, including the Provost Professor Alan K.L. Chan, were also present.

The delegation first visited CUHK’s Multi-scale Medical Robotics Center. Professor Samuel Au Kwok-wai, Founding Co-Director of the Centre, guided the delegation and introduced the latest advancements and developments in the field. Afterwards, the delegation visited the campus and the CUHK Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Research Institute. Professor Lin Dahua, Director of the Institute, delivered a comprehensive update on its progress and development. Representatives of the Institute and over 40 of its joint PhD students were in attendance.

Professor Tuan expressed gratitude for the longstanding support of the Shanghai Municipal Government during his speech at the meeting, particularly for the establishment of the CUHK Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Research Institute, in collaboration with the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. He stated that CUHK is committed to expanding its Greater China footprint, supporting the development of the Yangtze River Delta region through the establishment of the CUHK Shanghai Centre in Yangpu District, Shanghai. The initiative aims to foster the cultivation of innovative talents, promote scientific and technological cooperation, facilitate academic exchange, support alumni activities and strengthen collaboration with strategic partners. Professor Tuan said that CUHK is keen to further enhance the synergies among the government, universities and enterprises to achieve greater impact.