Date: February 20th, 2019   
Source: International Office

Inoue Aiko, Japan's consul in Guangzhou; Consul General Ishizuka Hideki, and their delegation visited JNU on Jan. 24. They had previously visited on Nov. 30, and their return signified their intentions for further exchanges and cooperation with JNU. President Song Xianzhong met with them, along with Pu Ruoqian, head of the International Office.

After extending a warm welcome, Song gave a general introduction to JNU's recent development, as well as exchanges and cooperation with Japan.

On the basis of friendly relations between the two sides, Inoue said he hoped to further promote cultural and educational exchanges, mutual visits of scholars, and joint research, especially in scientific and technological innovation.

The Tokyo Greater Bay Area is one of the most successful bay areas in the world, and its development is inseparable from the support of universities such as the University of Tokyo, Song said. JNU should learn from the construction experience of the Tokyo Greater Bay Area and the role universities play in its development.

The two sides agreed to work hard to build a platform for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area's strategic research to promote joint academic seminars between China and Japan. They also agreed to jointly sponsor the China-Japan Bay Area Forum at an appropriate time to discuss the construction of the Greater Bay Area as the core of joint research in culture, education, international relations and economy. 

Song presents souvenirs to Inoue