On September 7, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Harbin Engineering University and delivered a significant speech. The university remains steadfast in its commitment to national strategies, particularly in bolstering the country and its military. Guided by the development of new engineering disciplines, HEU is advancing by integrating science, education, industry, and innovation. Through digital intelligence, it is enhancing ocean productivity and nurturing top-tier innovative talent independently.

Recently, the 61st Higher Education Expo China, the country's largest and most influential comprehensive brand expo in higher education, took place in Fuzhou. Organized by the Chinese Higher Education Society, the event showcased HEU's 14 educational achievements, primarily focused on digital intelligence-driven initiatives aimed at boosting ocean productivity, leaving the audience impressed.

HEU's exhibition area, adorned with oceanic blue hues, attracted experts from various universities and industry leaders. They engaged in extensive discussions on innovative talent development, organizational models, the fusion of science and education, industry-academic integration, and educational reforms driven by digital intelligence to enhance the quality of independent talent cultivation.

Among the exhibits were 14 physical displays highlighting HEU's distinctive achievements in science, education, industry, and integration. These included the absorbent two-dimensional water tank, marine dynamic positioning platform, virtual teaching system for marine diesel engines, Wukong underwater robot, disc-shaped underwater robot, bionic batoid soft robot, underwater pick-up robot, and underwater robot operation simulation system. These exhibits, with their strong maritime focus, attracted numerous expo visitors passionate about and interested in ocean-related endeavors.