PolyU and China Foreign Affairs University sign MoU for joint talent development programme to cultivate diplomatic talent for the AI era

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 31 July to launch a joint talent development programme. Leveraging PolyU’s leading expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and CFAU’s strength in diplomat training, the two parties will collaborate in nurturing top-tier, interdisciplinary talent with both theoretical depth and practical skills, as well as a strong understanding of international norms, contributing to the Nation’s educational advancement and global competitiveness.

The signing ceremony was held at CFAU in Beijing. Witnessed by Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman and Mr WANG Shiting, CFAU Party Committee Secretary, the MoU was signed by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President and Prof. WANG Fan, CFAU President. Other distinguished attendees included Prof. Wing-tak WONG, PolyU Deputy President and Provost; Prof. CAO Jiannong, Acting Vice President (Education); Prof. LI Ping, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities; Prof. XIONG Wei, CFAU Head of the Department of Diplomacy; Prof. RAN Jijun, Head of the Department of English; and Ms MA Xinyu, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office.

PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible professionals with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. The new collaboration will adopt a “1+1” joint training model, launching postgraduate programmes in “Generative Artificial Intelligence and the Humanities” and “Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance.” The two parties will also actively explore a “2+2” model for joint undergraduate education, providing students with more diverse and integrated pathways for growth.

PolyU looks forward to deepening cooperation with CFAU in faculty and student exchanges, academic seminars and join research, working together to cultivate high-calibre talent with a strong sense of social responsibility, national pride and global perspective for the development of Hong Kong and the Nation.

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