WRITER: ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY OF THAILAND
On May 18, 2025, Peking University and Assumption University of Thailand (AU) held a landmark strategic dialogue in Beijing to advance a shared vision of academic excellence, technological cooperation, and cultural exchange. Hosted at Peking University, the high-level meeting brought together senior leadership from both institutions to celebrate past achievements and launch new initiatives that promise to deepen their longstanding partnership.
The delegation included academic leaders from Peking University’s Office of International Relations, School of Arts, and Institute for Cultural Industries. Representing AU were administrators from the Thai-Chinese International College, Graduate School of Business and Advanced Technology Management, Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Science and Technology, and the Confucius Institute.
This strategic encounter signified a powerful step forward in building a sustainable and innovative model of collaboration—focused on cross-cultural understanding, shared research, and regional development under the Belt and Road framework.
Peking University’s Vision for Global Academic Leadership
Mr. Fang Fang, Standing Committee Member of the Peking University Party Committee and Vice President, opened the talks by presenting the university’s most recent developments in artificial intelligence, cultural technologies, and green energy innovation. Emphasizing the values of “inclusiveness and openness,” he affirmed the university’s commitment to global partnerships and interdisciplinary research that meets the needs of the region and supports China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Peking University continues to serve as a bridge between East and West, blending academic excellence with international cooperation.