On July 1, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a distinguished delegation from South Korea on Zijingang Campus. The visit marked a significant step in advancing academic exchange, research collaboration, and cross-sector cooperation between Zhejiang University and leading institutions in South Korea.The South Korean delegation was led by Hong Seok-hyun, Chairman of JoongAng Holdings and President of the Korea Peace Foundation. It included Members of the National Ass...

On June 18, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. KIM Gheewhan, President of the Korea Foundation, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President HUANG Xianhai met with the guests and hosted discussions aimed at deepening ties between ZJU and its South Korean partners.HUANG provided an overview of ZJU’s academic strengths and cooperation with South Korea. He emphasized that the upcoming 2025-2026 China-Japan-South Korea Cultural Exchange Year presents a timely opportunity to expand and enr...

On June 18, Zhejiang University was honored to welcome Dr. Norbert Riedel, the newly appointed Consul General of Germany to Shanghai, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests to explore opportunities for deepening Sino-German academic and cultural collaboration.ZHOU extended a warm welcome to Dr. Riedel and introduced ZJU’s recent developments in global engagement, with a particular focus on its longstanding partnership with Germany. He highlig...

On the afternoon of June 26, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. John Williams, Australian Consul General in Shanghai, and his delegation for a campus visit aimed at strengthening educational and research ties between China and Australia. Vice President HUANG Xianhai received the delegation and held in-depth discussions on ongoing collaborations and future opportunities.HUANG extended a warm welcome to the guests and introduced ZJU’s long-standing partnerships with Australian institutions. He note...

On June 26, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University welcomed Kim Tae-nyeon, President of the South Korea-China Parliamentarians' Union and a Member of the National Assembly of South Korea's Democratic Party, along with his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on educational exchange, scientific collaboration, and cultural cooperation.President MA extended a warm welcome to Kim and his delegation, highlighting Zhejiang University's longsta...

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...