On the morning of April 14, the signing ceremony of the strategic cooperation framework agreement between Shenzhen University and China Construction Bank (CCB) was held in the No. 3 conference room on the fifth floor of Rongchao Business Center. Tian Guoli, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Construction Bank, Xue Shengli, General Manager of Human Resources Department, Wang Ye, President of Shenzhen Branch, Lei Ming, President of Jianxin Financial Technology Co., Ltd., Shi Ai, Deputy General Manager of Human Resources Department, Liu Hongyi, Party Secretary of Shenzhen University, Xu Chen, Vice President of Shenzhen University, heads of the Party and Government Office, the Publicity Department, the Ministry of Education, the Graduate School, and the School of Continuing Education attended the signing ceremony which was hosted by Xue Shengli.

Before the signing ceremony, Tian Guoli suggested that financial products can not only stay in the flow between banks, but also must be combined with the actual situation of the society. Only in this way can they promote social progress. Thus, strengthening the interaction between banks and universities is of great significance to solve the problems. Liu Hongyi said that Shenzhen University adheres to the scientific research concept of“up to the sky with feet on the ground”,“up to the sky”is the original innovation, and“feet on the ground” is to serve the society. The important goal of scientific research in the university is to solve social problems.

At the signing ceremony, Tian Guoli delivered a speech in which he said that the cooperation between CCB and Shenzhen University and the joint exploration of a new model for efficient management is in line with the requirements of the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Education on “the Implementation Measures for the Construction of Integrated Enterprises of Production and Education (Trial)”. He pointed out that all financial problems are social issues, and CCB has the courage to assume social responsibilities. The R&D and design of financial products needs to be “down to earth” in that it helps to solve social problems and apply technology to the research and development of financial products. Shenzhen University has nurtured outstanding alumni, such as Shi Yuzhu and Pony Ma. He believes that the cooperation with Shenzhen University can make a greater contribution to social progress. Adhering to the spirit of “self-reliance, self-discipline and self-improvement”, Shenzhen University has continuously explored in the field of education and scientific research, taking the path of running universities and experimental universities, demonstrating an outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and a pragmatic school-running style. It is believed that the cooperation with Shenzhen University will promote the common development of multiple fields and achieve a win-win end. At the same time, CCB will also give more opportunities for internships and employment to outstanding students of Shenzhen University. He firmly believes that as long as the two sides work together, they will be able to build a modern platform with Shenzhen characteristics for professional exchange in the domestic and even international scope and build an important base for national financial talents exchange.

Liu Hongyi said in his speech that the signing of the strategic cooperation framework agreement opens a new chapter for the cooperation between Shenzhen University and CCB. He is very grateful to CCB for supporting the students and alumni of Shenzhen University in innovation and entrepreneurship. Established in 1983, Shenzhen University grows along with the development of special economic zones. Shenzhen Speed is the concept that was proposed along with the establishment of Shenzhen University. In recent years, Shenzhen University has developed rapidly, and it has moved forward by about 10 per year in domestic university ranking. The number of PCT patent applications and the wealth-creating ability of alumni in Shenzhen University ranks among the top universities in the country. Among them, the number of PCT patent applications published by Shenzhen University ranks first in Chinese universities for three consecutive years, ranking third in the world behind Harvard University; Shenzhen University alumni have won the 2018 China's Most Wealth-creating University. The wealth created by outstanding alumni for the society and the number of employment opportunities are important indicators for measuring the success of a university. Shenzhen University has nurtured a large number of famous entrepreneurs. CCB has also made significant contributions to social and economic development and demonstrated its social responsibility. At present, Shenzhen University has the opportunity to cooperate with CCB, which is of great significance for promoting employment and developing new financial products.

In the end, in the witness of the leaders of both sides, Zhang Xueqing, deputy governor of CCB Shenzhen Branch, and Xu Chen jointly signed the strategic cooperation framework agreement.
(Department of Public Relations)