The launch ceremony. (Photo/Xiang Yipeng)
Themed "Science and Technology Empower Green Development," the event showcased achievements through promotional videos. The achievements included the China-South Africa Sci-tech and People-to-people Exchange Mechanism, the 9th "Belt and Road" Youth Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop, and "Listening to Science Space: China-South Africa High-quality Science Popularization Resources Sharing."
Tsapo Seima, head of the delegation from the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, introduced that the event focuses on four core areas: dialogue among young scientists, engineer exchanges, youth innovation activities, and the sharing of quality science popularization resources, with an aim to strengthen the shared vision for scientific advancement. He expressed confidence that these outcomes will continue to position science and technology as a bridge connecting the two nations and a driving force for sustainable development.
Cyril O'Connor, member of the South African Academy of Engineering and professor at the University of Cape Town, said that the university has long collaborated with the Bgrimm Technology Group and the Central South University in mineral processing. Through joint research projects and co-published academic results, all parties have achieved significant progress.
On the same day, six guests including Tan Weihong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered keynote speeches. They elaborated on the meaning and pathways of "Science and Technology Empower Green Development" from scientific, engineering, and industrial perspectives. They highlighted China-South Africa innovation achievements in energy, minerals, agriculture, and high-end equipment, cementing consensus on using technological cooperation to address global challenges. Nearly 40 Chinese and South African researchers and technical experts also engaged in dialogues on topics such as "Youth Development and Global Challenges" and "The Role of International Research Projects in Accelerating Talent Growth."
The event was organized by the China Association for Science and Technology, and jointly undertaken by seven institutions, including the Hunan Association for Science and Technology and the China Centre for International Science and Technology Exchange.
Tsapo Seima, head of the delegation from the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions, introduced that the event focuses on four core areas: dialogue among young scientists, engineer exchanges, youth innovation activities, and the sharing of quality science popularization resources, with an aim to strengthen the shared vision for scientific advancement. He expressed confidence that these outcomes will continue to position science and technology as a bridge connecting the two nations and a driving force for sustainable development.
Cyril O'Connor, member of the South African Academy of Engineering and professor at the University of Cape Town, said that the university has long collaborated with the Bgrimm Technology Group and the Central South University in mineral processing. Through joint research projects and co-published academic results, all parties have achieved significant progress.
On the same day, six guests including Tan Weihong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered keynote speeches. They elaborated on the meaning and pathways of "Science and Technology Empower Green Development" from scientific, engineering, and industrial perspectives. They highlighted China-South Africa innovation achievements in energy, minerals, agriculture, and high-end equipment, cementing consensus on using technological cooperation to address global challenges. Nearly 40 Chinese and South African researchers and technical experts also engaged in dialogues on topics such as "Youth Development and Global Challenges" and "The Role of International Research Projects in Accelerating Talent Growth."
The event was organized by the China Association for Science and Technology, and jointly undertaken by seven institutions, including the Hunan Association for Science and Technology and the China Centre for International Science and Technology Exchange.
This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.
Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen
Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen
Chinese source: Chinanews
