On November 25, over 40 entrepreneurs and industry association representatives from Foshan National High-tech Industrial Development Zone (hereinafter referred to as "FHIDZ") Shunde Park arrived at the Yubei campus of Southwest University of Political Science and Law in Chongqing. They entered the university once more as "students" to kick off a five-day industry-academy-research exchange program.

“2024 FHIDZ Shunde Park Entrepreneurs Industry-Academy-Research Exchange Program – Southwest University of Political Science and Law" officially began. Photo by the organizer

Many entrepreneurs expressed their eagerness: "I'm really looking forward to this learning opportunity!" "Business management also requires legal knowledge." "It feels great to be a student again!" At the opening ceremony, the entrepreneurs, for the first time in a long while, sat at desks and assumed the role of students, ready to engage in their educational journey.

Learning Beyond the Boardroom

Southwest University of Political Science and Law, located in the historical and cultural city of Chongqing, is one of the earliest institutions in China dedicated to the study of law. Yu Jinsong, Party Secretary and Vice Dean of the School of Economics, welcomed the group of entrepreneurs, hoping they would quickly adapt to their new student roles and make the most of this five-day learning experience. He also encouraged dialogue on topics such as technological innovation and cutting-edge developments.

The event was designed to address the real needs of businesses in the park, aligning with the growth trends of key local industries. It aimed to enhance the resilience of enterprises, strengthen their internal innovation capabilities, and foster compliant operations. The goal was to build a precise connection between Southwest University of Political Science and Law and the enterprises in FHIDZ, facilitating deep cooperation in research, education, and industry applications, thereby promoting resource sharing and complementary strengths.

Site of activity. Photo by Zhang Yanqing

A representative from the FHIDZ Shunde Park Management Committee remarked that international expansion had become a crucial choice for the development of enterprises. This industry-academy-research exchange program would provide entrepreneurs with practical insights on foreign business operations, helping them broaden their perspectives, connect resources, and explore new business opportunities and sources of growth.

Experts and professors from Southwest University of Political Science and Law would lead discussions on current economic trends and industrial development in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative, offering businesses strategies and insights for overcoming challenges in today’s evolving landscape.

The event would also feature visits to leading local enterprises in Chongqing, including Changan Automobile Group, Chongqing LanKoon Tech Co., Ltd., and China Jialing Industrial Co., Ltd., allowing entrepreneurs to engage in in-depth exchanges and collaborations with local industries.

Strengthening the Service Ecosystem for Enterprises

To foster deeper connections and trust, the opening ceremony included an ice-breaking “Showcase Session” where entrepreneurs introduced themselves, shared their company histories, and highlighted their core products and services.

The industry-academy-research matchmaking activities officially began. Photo by Zhang Yanqing

The event also received strong support from industry associations, including the Foshan Chamber of Commerce and the Foshan Banking Industry Association. The ongoing efforts of the FHIDZ Shunde Park to improve services for businesses include fostering high-quality development and strengthening cooperation between the government, financial institutions, and enterprises.

Yu Jiangmiao, president of Foshan Shunde Enterprise High-quality Development Promotion Association and chairman of Huayun Tongda Technology Group Co., Ltd., said that next, the association will continue to explore the "best path" of enterprise service to help the high-quality development of Shunde enterprises.

A representative from FHIDZ expressed the hope that entrepreneurs would give more opinions on the service of enterprises in the park and strengthen exchanges and cooperation through various parties through industry-academy-research activities.

A five-day industry-academy-research docking activity will be launched. Photo by Zhang Yanqing

The FHIDZ Shunde Park covers 142.42 square kilometers and houses more than 33,000 enterprises, including numerous high-tech companies in fields such as intelligent manufacturing and electronics. The park is committed to creating a favorable environment for business development and has established a comprehensive platform for communication and collaboration between the government, businesses, and financial institutions.

The event was jointly organized by the FHIDZ Management Committee, the FHIDZ Shunde Park Management Committee, and the Foshan High-Quality Enterprise Development Promotion Association.

Reporter | Eleanor

Revisor | Lynn, Zoey

Source | Nanfang Plus