KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The third Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development opened in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, hosted by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (ACFROC) and the provincial government, with the aim of strengthening global talent exchange and innovation cooperation.
The three-day event beginning Dec 1 is themed "Uniting Overseas Chinese Talent, Forging a New Era of Innovation", under its permanent theme "Pooling the Wisdom of Overseas Chinese Talent to Fulfil the Chinese Dream".
The conference comprises five segments, namely the opening ceremony, awarding excellent contributions, gathering and cultivating overseas Chinese talent, attracting overseas Chinese talent, and the Overseas Chinese Talent Convergence (QIAOZHIHUI) Platform achievements release.
According to the conference organising committee in a statement, the opening ceremony includes a tour of the QIAOZHIHUI achievements release area, the establishment of an expert service team, project signings, and the promotion of key outcomes.
The awards initiative targets major technological challenges and provides special funding of 300,000 to one million Chinese yuan to support overseas Chinese scientific research teams. (100 Chinese yuan = RM58.41)
Talent cultivation activities cover innovation and entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence and employment, digital-intelligent commerce, and matchmaking sessions for overseas Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) holders.
The talent attraction section brings together the guest-of-honour province, Anhui, and city, Harbin, along with Harbin Institute of Technology and Tongji University, to promote regional collaboration and university-local government cooperation.
Meanwhile, the QIAOZHIHUI achievements release area is divided into multiple sections showcasing technological innovation, talent development and urban application scenarios.
The conference has attracted overseas Chinese professionals, high-level talents, science and technology associations, business leaders, and representatives from universities and research institutions, offering a platform to pool "overseas Chinese capital, wisdom, and strength" and support Fujian’s development in the new era.
-- BERNAMA
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