On the morning of June 6, a delegation from the Politecnico di Milano, led by Daniele Rocchi, Vice Rector and Dean of the PhD School, visited Zhejiang University. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests on behalf of the university.During the meeting, ZHOU Jianghong extended a warm welcome to Daniele Rocchi. He introduced ZJU’s latest developments in discipline development, scientific innovation, international cooperation, and sustainable development. He spoke highly of the longstandin...

On July 10, a cloned yak — the first of its kind in the world — was successfully delivered via cesarean section at a yak breeding base in Damxung County, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. This milestone marks a significant breakthrough by a research team led by Prof. FANG Shengguo from the College of Life Sciences at Zhejiang University, the Damxung County Government, and the Institute of Plateau Biology of Xizang Autonomous Region. Both the mother and the calf are healthy.The cloned ...

On June 27, a delegation led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of Thailand’s People's Party, visited Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by Vice President ZHOU Jianghong.During the meeting, ZHOU highlighted ZJU’s comprehensive academic strengths and its longstanding commitment to international collaboration. He noted that the university has forged productive partnerships with Thai institutions in diverse fields such as management, marine science, computer science, agric...

As spring transitions into summer, the weather often takes a wild turn: one moment the sun blazes overhead and temperatures spike above 30°C, the next moment skies darken and torrential rain sends the mercury tumbling. These extreme weather events aren’t just seasonal quirks; they’re part of a broader signal from nature. The global climate is undergoing profound change.Carbon and nitrogen, two essential elements in Earth’s biogeochemical cycles, are closely bound up with major climate and en...

When Bendito, a 60-year-old Tanzanian merchant, clutched a warehouse shelf in Dar es Salaam to steady himself against searing hip pain, he never imagined his upcoming business trip to China would trade goods for healing. In May 2025, at The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), Bendito received a life-changing diagnosis and treatment, enabling him to walk pain-free—within only 24 hours after surgery.For years, Bendito endured worsening right hip pain exacerba...

After a devastating fall in October 2024 left Mr. Jin, a 61-year-old man, with a fractured spine and a diagnosis of complete paraplegia, his doctors were blunt: he stood a remote chance of walking again. Four months of rehabilitation yielded little hope. His legs remained motionless.Today, Mr. Jin walks, not only in a straight line, but with the ability to turn corners, climb stairs, descend slopes, and adjust his pace. His transformation is the outcome of China’s first successful implantation ...

At Zhejiang University's Zijingang Campus, birdsong is more than background music—it's a call to action. For 18 years, a dedicated group of students has been observing, recording, and protecting avian life through the Birdwatching and Bird Rescue Teams of Green Origin Association. Their work not only contributes to biodiversity research, but also inspires a broader awareness of environmental stewardship on campus and beyond.Black swans on Zijingang CampusA Growing Record of Campus Bird S...

On June 4, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, met with Yasutomo Suzuki, Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, on Zijingang Campus. The governor was accompanied by Kazuyuki Hizume, President of Shizuoka University, and Yasuyuki Imai, President of the University of Shizuoka. The visit included a roundtable discussion focused on promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, startup incubation, culminating in the signing of a four-party memorandum of cooperation. President MA Yanming ext...

Zhejiang University, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Pinduoduo, has launched a dynamic Digital Agriculture Innovation Bootcamp aimed at empowering youth-led agripreneurs with the support of FAO staff in driving digital transformation in the agrifood sector.The seven-days programme, held in Zhejiang and other key locations in China, supports the development of innovative digital agriculture solutions to tackle global challenges...

【Editor’s Note: China’s new Food Security Law offers a rule-of-law-based framework to ensure national food supply and serves as a model for global food security governance. WEI Longbao, distinguished professor of Qiushi and director of the Institute of Food and Agribusiness Management at Zhejiang University, shares his insights with China Daily.】On May 20 during an inspection tour in Henan province, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of protecting arable land, securing food suppl...