The Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) based in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangsu provincial government to jointly build NPU Research Institute in the Yangtze River Delta and NPU Taicang Campus.

In line with the agreement inked on April 9, Jiangsu will support NPU to construct its research institute in Yangtze River Delta in Taicang to bring in the NPU's quality scientific research and educational resources and give full play to local economic advantages, with an aim to improve the output level of the Research Institute in Yangtze River Delta and create high-level scientific innovation growth poles.

Besides, Jiangsu will also support NPU to set up its campus in Taicang, which will be incorporated into Jiangsu Provincial higher education development plan for its organization and implementation.

According to its strategic plan to build itself into a world-class university, the NPU will build Taicang Campus into an international campus combining talent cultivation, scientific research, community service and cultural inheritance and innovation together.

Jiangsu will incorporate the Research Institute in Yangtze River Delta and the Taicang Campus into the overall planning for their provincial social and economic development and give their support in terms of policy, institution, service and funds.

The NPU will in turn actively assist Jiangsu with their social and economic development through the construction of the Research Institute and Taicang Campus.