From July 22nd to 24th, Cheng Danhong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai University, Zhang Jianhua, Vice President of Shanghai University, and Zhang Lei, Executive Dean of the Sino-Swiss Institute of Advanced Technology, accompanied Benoît Dubuis, President of the Swiss Academy of Engineering and Dean of the Sino-Swiss Institute of Advanced Technology at Shanghai University, to visit the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, the China Association for Science and Technology, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. They received a warm reception from the leaders of various ministries and departments and engaged in discussions on topics related to strengthening Sino-Swiss scientific, technological, and cultural exchanges and cooperation.

On July 22nd, Deputy Minister Chen Jiachang of the Ministry of Science and Technology met with Prof. Dubuis and his delegation. He stated that the Sino-Swiss Institute of Advanced Technology at Shanghai University, focusing on interdisciplinary research and the transformation of achievements in biomedicine and integrated circuits, is an important measure to deeply align with the country's major strategies and a good model for conducting international scientific research cooperation.

On July 23rd, Wan Gang, Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), met with Prof. Dubuis and his delegation. He expressed the hope that both sides will work together in the future to actively promote in-depth exchanges and dialogue between engineers and young scientists from China and Switzerland. They aim to jointly advance technology innovation with a "people-centered" approach, enhancing the common well-being of the people of both countries and all of humanity.

In the afternoon, Prof. Dubuis and his delegation also visited the Chinese Academy of Engineering and held talks with President Li Xiaohong and Vice President Wang Chen on further advancing the cooperation between the two countries' engineering academies. The two sides had already hosted the first Sino-Swiss Engineering Academy Innovation Forum in Switzerland in July of this year and signed a memorandum of cooperation. This meeting laid the foundation for subsequent substantive collaboration.

On July 24th, Huai Jinpeng, the Minister of Education, met with Prof. Dubuis and his delegation. Huai Jinpeng stated that since the establishment of the innovative strategic partnership between China and Switzerland, numerous collaborations have been initiated between universities and research institutions of both countries, fostering knowledge innovation and industrial transformation. The cooperation between the Swiss Academy of Engineering, Prof. Dubuis, and Chinese partners in the fields of medical and health, life sciences, and biomedicine is of significant importance and holds great potential. It is hoped that both sides will focus on the health of the people and engage in more practical cooperation, jointly promoting the transformation of scientific research paradigms and talent cultivation models, to better serve the economic and social development of both nations, benefit the people of both countries, and enhance global welfare.

During the meeting, Dubuis introduced the main work of the Swiss Academy of Engineering and the cooperation with Shanghai University. He expressed that the development of science and technology should serve society and benefit humanity. In the face of new challenges in the field of science and technology, such as the development of artificial intelligence and the issue of an aging population, global collaboration is essential. The Swiss Academy of Engineering values international cooperation and encourages scientific and engineering technical personnel to engage in international exchanges. It is hoped that Shanghai University can become a model of scientific and technological cooperation between China and Switzerland, promoting both sides to expand international scientific and technological cooperation and create more practical outcomes.

Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland. Shanghai University will continue to advance the construction of the Sino-Swiss Institute of Advanced Technology, actively play a bridging role, further increase cooperation between the two countries in education, science and technology, and talent training, and explore and promote new pathways connecting education with industry.