The Delegation of Qu Futian Surveyed in Shandong

Feb 09, 2026

From January 30 toFebruary 2, a survey delegation led by President Qu Futian from JAFIE visitedShandong Province for a field study in Jinan and Yantai, focusing on the introductionmechanisms of innovative international talent and the collaborative developmentof key industries. During the research visit, the team had in-depth discussionswith the Shandong International Talent Exchange Association and conductedon-site visits to four leading benchmark enterprises in various industries.This initiative aimed to further enhance the level of foreign exchange andactively explore new models to serve local economic and social development.

The research teamfirst visited the Shandong International Talent Exchange Association for ameeting, where they learned about the association’s development history and itswork in four service areas: introduction of overseas talent, cultivation of internationaltalent, international exchange activities, and financial services for scienceand technology innovation. The two parties held in-depth and productivediscussions on topics such as optimizing international talent introductionpolicies, cross-regional resource sharing, and innovating service and supportmechanisms. President Qu Futian fully recognized the significant achievements madeby the Shandong International Talent Exchange Association in strengtheninginternational cooperation, establishing talent platforms, and providingtargeted services. He pointed out that both Jiangsu and Shandong are majoreconomic provinces and are at the forefront of opening up to the outside world,which gives them strategic complementarities in international talentcompetition and cooperation. He expressed hope that the JAFIE would activelycooperate with the Shandong International Talent Exchange Association inbuilding an international talent database, sharing overseas talent channels,and providing intellectual support for the region’s high-quality development.

During the visit toYantai, the research team conducted on-site inspections of industry-leadingcompanies such as Wanhua Chemical Group, CIMC Raffles Offshore Engineering Co.,Ltd., Binglun Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., and Yantai Pro-Gene BiotechnologyDevelopment Co., Ltd. They gained a detailed understanding of the companies’efforts in international talent introduction, technological innovation, andindustrial development. The team further explored the important role ofinternational talent introduction in the collaborative development of keyindustries. At the same time, they had in-depth discussions on strengtheningforeign exchanges to promote the gathering of international talent andcooperation in key industries between Jiangsu and Shandong.

This research visitprovided an in-depth understanding of Shandong’s advanced experience andsuccessful practices in international talent introduction and key industrydevelopment, offering valuable insights for enhancing services for internationaltalent in Jiangsu. JAFIE will cherish this visit as an opportunity to establisha regular cooperation mechanism with relevant Shandong institutions, fullyutilizing the role of people-to-people diplomacy as a bridge. The Associationaims to promote deep integration in areas such as talent, technology, andcapital between enterprises and research institutions in both provinces,contributing to the establishment of an open industrial cooperation network andachieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

Officials from theShandong Provincial People’s Congress Committee on Ethnic, Religious, OverseasChinese Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, as well as officials from the StandingCommittee of Yantai Municipal People’s Congress, participated in thediscussions and accompanied the research team during the visit. Shao Weiming, ExecutiveVice President of JAFIE, Wang Delong, Chief Advisor of the International YouthScientists Academic Exchange Branch, and Secretary-General Wang Jian alsoparticipated in the research visit.

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