Delegation from Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce and Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce visits PolyU; PolyU and CHINT Group sign MoU to promote translation of research outcomes

20 Apr 2026

Events Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

Mr Nan Cunhui, Standing Committee member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Vice President of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, President of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of CHINT Group Co., Ltd (centre), led a delegation to PolyU. PolyU representatives including Dr Lam Tai-fai, Council Chairman (9th from right); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (9th from left); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (8th from left), Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship (2nd from left) received the delegation. Other delegates included: Ms Xu Aihua, Vice Chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of the Shaoxing Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of Zhejiang Hualian Group Co., Ltd (7th from right); Mr Zhang Xiaoping, President of the Automobile and Motorcycle Parts Association of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice Chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of Ruili Group Co., Ltd (6th from right); Ms Wang Lihong, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd (5th from right); and Ms Ye Lijun, Standing Committee Member of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, Executive Director of Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of Tengda Construction Group Co., Ltd (3rd from right).

PolyU and CHINT Group signed an MoU to intensify the collaboration between the University and the corporation. Witnessed by Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (6th from left); Mr Nan Cunhui, Chairman of the Board of CHINT Group Co., Ltd (6th from right); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, PolyU President (5th from left); Ms Xu Aihua, Vice Chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of the Shaoxing Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of Zhejiang Hualian Group Co., Ltd (5th from right); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (4th from left); Mr Zhang Xiaoping, President of the Automobile and Motorcycle Parts Association of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice Chairman of Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of Ruili Group Co., Ltd (4th from right); Prof. Yu Tao, Director of PolyU-Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute, Professor of the Faculty of Construction and Environment (3rd from left); Ms Wang Lihong, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd (3rd from right); Ms Amylia Chan, Interim Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship (2nd from left); Mr Song Li, Secretary General of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice President and Secretary General of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce (2nd from right) and other guests, the MoU was signed by Prof. Zijian Zheng, PolyU Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (left, front row) and Mr Lin Yiming, CFO of CHINT Group Co., Ltd (right, front row).

Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (9th from left); Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) (9th from right); Prof. Zijian Zheng, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) (8th from right), together with other PolyU representatives, accompanied Mr Nan Cunhui, Chairman of the Board of CHINT Group Co., Ltd (10th from left) and his delegation to PolyU’s Aviation Services Research Centre.

Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (right), accompanied Mr Nan Cunhui, Chairman of the Board of CHINT Group Co., Ltd (left) and his delegation to the PolyU campus to learn about the University’s academic development and research and innovation strategies.

A delegation from the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce visited The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 17 April for in-depth discussions on collaboration with local institutions, governments and enterprises, technological innovation and the translation of research outcomes. The visit aimed to promote closer integration between the industry, academia and research sectors in Zhejiang and Hong Kong, supporting the Nation’s innovation-driven development strategy.

The delegation was led by Mr NAN Cunhui, Standing Committee member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice President of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of the Zhejiang Federation of Industry and Commerce, President of the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Board of CHINT Group Co., Ltd. They were received by University representatives, including Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman; Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President; Prof. Christopher CHAO, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation); Prof. Zijian ZHENG, Vice President (Knowledge Transfer); Prof. YU Tao, Director of the PolyU-Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute and Professor of Faculty of Construction and Environment; and Ms Amylia CHAN, Interim Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship.

CHINT Group is a leading global smart energy solutions provider and one of China’s foremost private enterprises in the electrical and new energy sectors. As a listed company, it possesses the advantage of a complete industrial chain in the new energy and smart electrical sectors. It has long been committed to green and low-carbon industrial development and continues to drive the global energy transition and industrial upgrading through technological innovation.

The delegation visited the University Gallery and the Aviation Services Research Centre to gain an understanding of the University’s academic development, research innovations and its strategic move to establish Mainland Translational Research Institutes. Prof. Jin-Guang Teng introduced PolyU research strengths in fields such as engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and new energy. PolyU research teams also introduced the work of the PolyU-Wenzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute and a variety of pioneering technological achievements. The two parties discussed potential collaboration paths, including technology matching, joint talent cultivation and co-construction of innovation platforms, focusing on fields including new materials, clean energy, precision manufacturing and rehabilitation technology.

Dr Lam Tai-fai said that PolyU had a strong foundation for collaboration with Zhejiang, particularly through the establishment of the Technology and Innovation Research Institute in Wenzhou. He also noted that PolyU and CHINT Group had continued to strengthen their partnership, which includes co-hosting international technology innovation competitions. A number of research outcomes in energy storage and power-related fields are also expected to be implemented in Wenzhou soon. PolyU has distinct strengths in engineering, energy and power, and artificial intelligence, and will continue to align its cutting-edge research with Zhejiang’s industrial needs and deepen industry-academia-research collaboration to foster the upgrading and high-quality development of the manufacturing industry.

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng said that PolyU has long been committed to integrating cutting-edge research into industry. He emphasised that, while it is important for research outcomes to be published in top international journals, it is equally crucial to bring them into the real economy to create market value. Given Zhejiang’s robust industrial base and dynamic innovation culture, PolyU is set to strengthen its collaboration with the province, focusing on areas such as new energy, dual carbon, smart manufacturing and rehabilitation technology. Together, they will address key technological challenges, cultivate high-level talent and establish a collaborative innovation model bringing together the industry, academia and research sectors.

Mr Nan Cunhui noted that by leveraging PolyU’s advantages in research, talent and internationalisation, and combining these with the industrial foundation, application scenarios, market resources and project execution capabilities of CHINT Group, the two sides would deepen university-enterprise collaboration and advance the campus-to-corporate recruitment mechanism. They will also co-invest in and co-establish a “Future Energy Research Centre” and undertake applied research and development in new energy, new-type power systems, new-type energy storage and energy artificial intelligence, thereby advancing collaborative innovation across industry, academia and research fields.

PolyU and CHINT Group also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation. With the Nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan as the strategic core, the two parties will establish the Future Energy Research Centre to drive the research, development and commercialisation of new energy technologies. They will also establish an ancient oriental health and wellness platform to promote the integration of traditional wellness practices with modern medical technologies. In addition, they will conduct joint policy research to provide professional advice on Hong Kong’s green development and the industrialisation of technology. A dedicated coordination mechanism will be implemented to ensure the efficient implementation and industrialisation of research outcomes in Zhejiang.

The visit has further strengthened the bridge for innovation and technology collaboration between Zhejiang and Hong Kong, enhancing the alignment of resources between universities, local authorities and enterprises and the integration of innovation and industrial chains. This will support both regions in achieving breakthroughs in technological innovation and high-quality industrial development.

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