"全球化背景下中国的一带一路倡议"与"中国的干部教育培训"讲座会

UTAR Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD) hosted a talk by China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) at Sungai Long Campus on 4 January 2017.

The speakers were CELAP Division of Foreign Affairs Director Zhao Xiuhua and Department of Economics and Business Administration Lecturer Dr Yang Zhiqiang. Also present at the talk were IMLD and Division of Community and International Networking Director Prof Cheng Ming Yu, academics, postgraduate students as well as some members of the public.  

The talk consisted of two sessions, each encompassing one distinct topic. The first session was conducted by Dr Yang who spoke on “China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative: Globalisation (全球化背景下的‘一带一路’倡议)”. Dr Yang emphasised on three issues: the current economic environment, the concept of OBOR and its influence, and strategies to promote OBOR.  

The subsequent session consisted of the talk titled “Executive Leadership Education and Training in China (中国的干部教育培训)” by Zhao. She introduced the leadership education and training system used in China, as well as its development throughout the years. Zhao also explained its background with reference to the governance culture in China. Zhao highlighted on CELAP’s roles and vast experience in training executive leaders from various countries.

UTAR inked an MoU with CELAP in Shanghai, China on 12 May 2015. Since then, both parties have maintained cordial and active interactions through various activities such as talks and visits. 

Dr Yang (left) and Zhao speaking at the talk

The audience comprising UTAR staff, postgraduates and members of the public 

Prof Cheng presenting souvenirs to the speakers