2025

23 May

UCSI University Strengthens Ties with Leading Chinese Institutions

From left: Li Pan, Chinese Plus/ Wuzhou Hanfeng Network Technology Beijing Marketing deputy director, Dato’ Goh Hin San, Malaysia Han Culture Centre president, Dr Chen Xiaofei, Guizhou Education Association for International Exchange secretary-general, Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, Human Resources Ministry secretary-general, Dato’ Peter Ng, UCSI University Council chairman, Distinguished Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi and Alex Yong, Malaysia Han Culture Centre general manager.

KUALA LUMPUR: UCSI University recently welcomed a delegation of representatives from 13 higher education institutions in Guizhou, China, in conjunction with the Expo on Education of Colleges and Universities in Guizhou Province (Malaysia Session).

The expo was organised by the Guizhou Provincial Department of Education and co-hosted by the Guizhou Education Association for International Exchange, ChinesePlus/Wuzhou Hanfeng Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and the Malaysia Han Culture Centre.

The participating institutions span both undergraduate and vocational education, and include Guizhou Minzu University, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zunyi Medical University, Guizhou University of Engineering Science, Guizhou Vocational University of Transportation, Guizhou Polytechnic Institute, Guizhou Light Industry Technical College, Guizhou Agricultural Vocational College, Guizhou Water Resources and Hydropower Vocational College, Qianxinan Vocational and Technical College for Nationalities, Guizhou Health Vocational College and Guizhou Culture and Tourism Vocational College.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, UCSI University’s deputy vice-chancellor (Research and Postgraduate Programmes), Distinguished Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi, said that the expo has not only deepened UCSI’s collaborative ties with Chinese institutions but also created new opportunities of greater strategic significance.

"In a world that’s changing faster than we can teach it, collaboration is essential. Technology is evolving at breakneck speed. Industries are demanding talent that can adapt, innovate and thrive across borders.

“If we want to stay ahead in these shifting tides, we need to work together – put our minds together -- to chart a stronger, smarter course forward. "

Over the years, UCSI has fostered strong partnerships with many of China’s top universities. Students from UCSI have participated in research projects such as DNA nanotechnology at Tsinghua University, microwave resource regeneration at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and more.

In promoting arts and cultural exchange, UCSI also supported a performance by students and faculty from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music at the National Petroleum Philharmonic Hall last month, coinciding with the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia.

In addition, the University welcomed students from the China Conservatory of Music to perform and engage in exchange activities at UCSI’s own Recital Hall.

Since its founding in 1986, Chinese students have remained one of the largest international student communities at UCSI – a testament to the University’s recognised academic quality.

The expo also attracted the participation of over 300 local students, highlighting the vast potential of Malaysia-China cooperation in higher education.

UCSI University is ranked 265th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, placing it in the top 1% of universities worldwide and cementing its status as one of Asia’s leading private institutions.