On December 22, Ningbo Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and Ningbo University of Technology, which serve as the development units for China-CEEC Innovation Cooperation Research Center (hereinafter referred to as the “"Research Center”"), received a letter of thanks from the Ministry of Science and Technology. The letter expressed gratitude for the Research Center’'s support over the past year in various endeavors, including research on innovation cooperation strategies and policies targeting Central and Eastern European countries, the China-CEEC Young Science & Technology Talents Exchange, the China Innovation Tour for CEECs-China Innovation Tour, the 11th Meeting of the China-Croatia Intergovernmental Science and Technology Cooperation Committee, and the 18th Meeting of the China-Bulgaria Intergovernmental Science and Technology Cooperation Committee.

Under the guidance and support of the Ningbo Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and the Ningbo University of Technology, the Research Center will continue to actively participate in the open innovation efforts led by the Ministry of Science and Technology, making greater contributions to building China’'s scientific and technological strength, advancing science and technology diplomacy, and promoting international scientific and technological cooperation.