On April 23, 2024, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony and celebrated the opening of the SJTU Alumni Home at the Antai Asia-Pacific Center of the SJTU Singapore Graduate School at Singapore.

Attendees of the event included:

• Yuyun Zhou, Minister-Counselor for Political and New Affairs, Chinese Embassy in Singapore
• Chenwei Pan, Representative, Education Office of the Chinese Embassy
• Giovanni Spadaro, President of Global Markets, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (Asia)
• Michelle Liu, Director of Human Resources, Rolls-Royce
• Xiangyang Lin, General Manager, China Life Insurance (Singapore) Co., Ltd
• Shuang Shi, Director of Brand and Communications Officer, China Life Insurance (Singapore) Co., Ltd
• Kuah Boon Wee, Core Board Director, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB)
• Lun Cheong Mak麦伦彰, Director of Business Development, SCCCI
• Pui Yee Wong黄佩仪, Development Manager, SCCCI
• Kuiling Ding, President of SJTU, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Houji Wang, Standing Committee Member of CPC SJTU Committee, Director of the United Front Work Department 
• Yinghong Peng, Dean, SJTU Graduate School at Singapore
• Yushen Wang, Director, Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
• Zhitao Xie, Secretary of CPC SJTU Committee, KoGuan School of Law
• Min Xu, Deputy Dean, SJTU Singapore Graduate School
• Yang Yu, Deputy Director, Development and Liaison Office
• Haitao Yin, Vice Dean, Antai College of Economics and Management
• Yifan Zhu, Deputy Director, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Affairs Office and the International Cooperation and Exchange Office
• Daoxian Liu, President, SJTU Alumni Association in Singapore
• Junfang Xi, Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific Region, Antai College of Economics and Management

The event was hosted by:

• Wenning Jiang, Secretary of CPC SJTU Committee, Antai College of Economics and Management

Yuyun Zhou delivered remarks on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore. He praised SJTU’s achievements throughout its 31 years of operating in Singapore and its contributions to the economic and social development of the Asia-Pacific region. He expressed hope that the university would continue its spirit of innovation and leadership and serve as a stronger bridge for educational and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Giovanni Spadaro expressed gratitude to SJTU and emphasized his expectations for elevated cooperation in talent development and scientific research. He emphasized that Rolls-Royce places high value on the Asian market, particularly China, and that collaboration with Chinese universities plays a vital role in advancing technology and innovation.

SJTU President Kuiling Ding delivered a welcome address on behalf of SJTU. He noted that the event marked both a celebration of the university’s 128th anniversary and a milestone in strengthening China–Singapore cooperation. The signing of cooperation agreements between SJTU and Rolls-Royce Power Systems (Asia), between the SJTU Singapore Graduate School and China Life Insurance (Singapore), and between the Antai College and SCCCI—as well as the inauguration of the SJTU Alumni Home (Singapore)—will have a far-reaching impact on education, research, talent development, and cultural exchange. Furthermore, the signing also symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in SJTU’s Southeast Asia strategy.

Multiple strategic agreements were signed at the ceremony. Kuiling Ding and Giovanni Spadaro signed an internship agreement between SJTU and Rolls-Royce with the goal to help students gain more hands-on experience and career development opportunities.

Similarly, the SJTU Singapore Graduate School and China Life Insurance (Singapore), and the Antai College and SCCCI, also signed strategic cooperation agreements. These partnerships are expected to promote joint development in their respective fields.

Mr. Yinghong Peng, Dean of SJTU Graduate School at Singapore, Mr. Xiangyang Lin, General Manager of China Life Insurance (Singapore) Co., Ltd., Mr. Haitao Yin, Associate Dean of SJTU Antai School of Economics and Management, and Mr. Kuah Boon Wee, Core Director of SCCCI and Chairman of Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business, signed the agreements as the representatives of their respective parties. Public Counselor Yuyun Zhou and Academician Kui Ling Ding witnessed the momentous occasion together.

From left: Quiling Ding, Yinghong Peng, Xiangyang Lin, Yuyun Zhou

From left to right: Kuiling Ding, Yinghong Peng, Xiangyang Lin, Yuyun Zhou

SJTU and its departments have established strong partnerships with chambers of commerce and enterprises both in China and abroad. These collaborations not only boost the university’s development but also provide critical support for its educational endeavors in Singapore.

To further strengthen ties between the university and its alumni, President Kuiling Ding and Singapore Alumni Association President Daoxian Liu jointly unveiled the plaque for the SJTU Alumni Home in Singapore. This new space will serve as a key platform for communication, collaboration, and resource sharing between the university and its alumni.

With strong support from its partners, SJTU’s educational initiatives in Singapore are poised for even greater achievements. The university remains committed to nurturing global, like-minded professionals and to the strengthening of educational ties between China and Singapore. Looking ahead, SJTU hopes to further its collaboration with more institutions and enterprises, working together to advance education and drive societal progress.