On April 20th, a delegation of four, led by PAN Jiaofeng, Director of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, visited HEU for discussions and exchanges. LIU Aili, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Department of Heilongjiang Province, and Vice President YAN Rujian attended the meeting.

Vice President YAN Rujian extended a warm welcome to the delegation led by PAN Jiaofeng and expressed gratitude for the long-term support from the Provincial Science and Technology Department to the university. He emphasized HEU's commitment to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with the Institutes of Science and Development in talent cultivation, basic research, and think tank construction, providing more intellectual support for national defense security, food security, ecological security, energy security, and other aspects.

PAN Jiaofeng introduced the historical evolution and mission of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlighting the method paradigm of high-end think tank scientific research. He stressed the vital role of think tank construction as a bridge between knowledge and decision-making, playing an essential role in disciplinary development, social services, and theoretical system innovation. He expressed hope for both sides to leverage their comprehensive interdisciplinary advantages, innovate through theoretical methods, integrate theory and practice, and construct the think tank.

LIU Aili suggested that HEU should utilize its research advantages to establish close cooperation with the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Through empowerment and support from the think tank, HEU should address key core technical issues, promote the generation and development of new high-quality productivity, and advance the high-quality development of the science and technology industry in Heilongjiang Province.