To deepen China-LAC science, technology and industrial cooperation and translate intergovernmental consensus into practical outcomes, from September 2 to 10 a delegation of the China-LAC Technology Transfer Center visited Mexico and Cuba for science and technology exchanges and project matchmaking. The delegation included Li Xudong, Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology; Hu Qinhua, Vice President of Dongguan University of Technology; Sheng Yongming, Deputy Director of the Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau; and Zhang Fanjing, Director of the Center's General Office.
During the visit, Center representatives attended the 9th Meeting of the Science and Technology Subcommittee of the China-Mexico Intergovernmental Standing Committee, visited key universities and research institutions in both countries, and signed cooperation documents with the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, promoting deep coupling between the intergovernmental science and technology cooperation mechanism, university research resources, and industrial development needs, and continuously expanding the China-LAC cross-border technology transfer and collaborative innovation network.
High-Level Dialogue Builds Consensus: Leveraging the Bridge Role of the China-LAC Technology Transfer Platform
Minister Yin Hejun and Secretary Rosaura Ruiz Gutiérrez co-chaired the 9th Meeting of the Science and Technology Subcommittee of the China-Mexico Intergovernmental Standing Committee. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on science and technology policies, joint research, talent exchanges, and practical cooperation in key areas. The meeting emphasized building and making good use of platforms such as the China-LAC Technology Transfer Center, giving full play to their bridge role in pooling innovation elements, promoting technology transfer and commercialization of achievements, and facilitating precise matchmaking between research institutions and market players.
As one of the Chinese representative institutions, the Center attended the meeting and delivered a special presentation on science and technology cooperation in key areas, further playing its bridging role in promoting China-Mexico science and technology resource matchmaking and practical cooperation.
University Agreements Consolidate the Foundation: Broadening China-Mexico Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Channels
During the visit to the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM), Center representatives held talks with President Gustavo Pacheco López, Secretary-General Esthela Irene Sotelo Núñez, and other university representatives. The two sides formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, reaching consensus on key directions such as resilient cities, emergency and disaster prevention, and the cultivation of internationally oriented talent, providing institutional guarantees for a long-term and stable industry-academia-research partnership.
The delegation also visited the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), conducting dedicated matchmaking on new energy vehicle technology R&D, talent exchanges, and the preparation for the establishment of the China-LAC–Mexico Innovation Cooperation Center, continuously exploring paths for the deep integration of university research resources and enterprise technology needs.
Medical Science and Technology Cooperation Advances: Opening New Areas of China-Cuba Cooperation
In Cuba, Center representatives visited the University of Medical Sciences of Havana (UCMH) and held talks with President Yoandra Muro Valle and other university representatives. The two sides reached consensus on cooperation in relevant fields and signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
In response to China-Cuba cooperation needs in healthcare, the Center will strengthen technical exchanges and resource matchmaking with Cuban universities and medical research institutions in areas such as specialty medical technology exchanges, digital healthcare, expert visits, and the application of medical equipment. On this basis, it will explore pathways for translating and implementing medical science and technology achievements suited to the development realities of both sides, promoting the mutual reinforcement of research cooperation and technology application in China-Cuba healthcare.
