University alliance seeks to break down barriers, cultivate innovative talent

Twenty-six universities in Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macao have formed an alliance aimed at facilitating scientific research cooperation and jointly cultivating talent for economic transformation.

Approved by the Ministry of Education, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance was launched by the Guangdong-based Sun Yat-sen University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Macao. Its first 26 members - 10 from Guangdong, nine from Hong Kong and seven from Macao - are some of the best in their respective areas.