On October 22, 2026, a delegation led by Mr. Bao-Xin Dou, Chairman of China Railway Electrification Engineering Group Co., Ltd., visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for an exchange meeting with Dr. Tai-Fai Lam, Chairman of the Council, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President, Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), and other PolyU representatives. The delegation included Mr. Lei Li, Deputy General Manager of the Group; Mr. Hao Wang, Executive Director of the International Company; Mr. Bin Zhang, General Manager of Beijing Electrification Engineering Co., Ltd.; Mr. Yu-Bing Li, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Electrification Engineering Co., Ltd.; Mr. Yuan-Lue Liu, Deputy General Manager of the International Company; as well as representatives responsible for technical and Hong Kong-related business. PolyU participants also included Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, Director of CNERC-Rail (HK Branch) and Director of the PolyU Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute; Prof. Cheng-Qi Zhang, Director of the PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute; as well as representatives from relevant academic departments and research teams.
During the visit, the delegation, accompanied by Prof. Yi-Qing Ni, toured the PolyU campus and a number of key research facilities, including the 3D Printing Laboratory, Rail Transit Laboratory and Digital Manufacturing Laboratory. The delegation gained a better understanding of PolyU’s research platforms, technological development and research achievements in rail transit, intelligent equipment, advanced manufacturing and related areas. The site visits also provided further insights into PolyU’s research capabilities, engineering technologies and the application of research outcomes.
A meeting was subsequently held at the Li Ka Shing Tower. Dr. Tai-Fai Lam delivered welcoming remarks, while Mr. Bao-Xin Dou spoke on behalf of the delegation. Both sides exchanged views on research and innovation in rail transit, engineering technology development, technology transfer and future directions for cooperation. They also discussed follow-up potential collaborative projects, project coordination and liaison arrangements, and reached consensus on future cooperation. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Yi-Qing Ni.
The visit further strengthened mutual understanding between China Railway Electrification Engineering Group and PolyU and enhanced communication in rail transit and related engineering fields. Both sides will continue to explore opportunities to leverage their respective strengths in research and innovation, engineering practice, technology application and talent resources, laying a solid foundation for deeper research collaboration, technical exchange and future project cooperation.
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