On the morning of October 30, Wu Yuxia, Party Secretary and Deputy Director of the China-CEEC Innovation Cooperation Research Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Research Center”), led a delegation to the China-SCO Sci.-Tech. Innovation Cooperation Center (hereinafter referred to as the “Cooperation Center”) for a study visit and exchange. Representatives from Qingdao Aston Technology Transfer Co., Ltd., the operating entity of the Cooperation Center, received the delegation and participated in the discussions.

During the visit, representatives from Qingdao Aston Technology Transfer Co., Ltd. introduced the background, development positioning and operations of the Cooperation Center. The two sides held in-depth discussions on topics including international science and technology cooperation platforms, innovation resource integration, and the organization of youth innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. They also exchanged views on preparations for the Second China-CEEC Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

The visit broadened the Research Center’s perspectives on international science and technology cooperation and the organization of youth innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. Going forward, the Research Center will draw on its existing cooperation networks with Central and Eastern European countries, actively learn from relevant experiences and best practices, continuously improve the organization of the competition, expand channels for accessing international innovation resources, and promote exchanges, matchmaking and practical cooperation among high-quality innovation projects.