To deepen research on ASEAN economy and further expand practical cooperation with Brunei universities and related institutions in areas such as talent cultivation, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges, from January 7 to 8, 2026, Mr. Jiang Wei, CPC Secretary General of China-ASEAN School of Economics, and Prof. Liang Yunwen, Executive Dean of the School, led a delegation of six members to visit Brunei. The delegation successively visited the Brunei-China Friendship Association, the University of Brunei, the subsidiary of China Communications Services in Brunei, and Muara Port Company.

On the afternoon of January 7, the delegation visited the Brunei-China Friendship Association. The association's president Chen Jiafu, secretary-general Ke Wenwei, vice president and president of the Brunei Wushu Federation Lin Wenhua, warmly received the delegation. The two sides had in-depth discussions on topics such as school-enterprise exchanges, the development prospects of new energy vehicles in the ASEAN market, and the expansion of Chinese enterprises in the Brunei market. Mr. Jiang Wei, representing the school, first expressed gratitude for the long-term support of the Brunei-China Friendship Association, then introduced the school's advantages and vision in ASEAN economic research, international talent cultivation, and the construction of regional cooperation platforms. He emphasized that the college attaches great importance to cooperation with the Brunei-China Friendship Association and looks forward to further consolidating consensus through this exchange to achieve substantive progress in academic research, talent cultivation, and economic and trade cooperation. Chen Jiafu stated that the association has long been committed to promoting friendly exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Brunei in various fields, and the visit of the research delegation provided a valuable opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation. He hoped that both sides could seize this opportunity to achieve more concrete results in youth talent exchange, economic and trade connectivity, and academic cooperation, jointly injecting new momentum into the sustained and healthy development of China-Brunei relations.

The delegation held a meeting with the China-Brunei Friendship Association

On the morning of January 8, the delegation visited the School of Business and Economics at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, where they held discussions with Dr. Joyce Teo Siew Yean, Vice President of Universiti Brunei Darussalam; Dr. Wardah Azimah Sumardi, Dean of the School of Business and Economics; Dr. Ahmad Lutfi Abdul Razak, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs; and Dr. Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa, Vice Dean for Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. Mr. Jiang Wei, starting from the international cooperation needs of the college in serving the "China-ASEAN Community with a Shared Future," elaborated on the disciplinary layout of the school in specialized fields such as cross-border trade and regional finance. He stated that this dialogue with Universiti Brunei Darussalam is an important practice for the college to deepen its research on ASEAN countries and precisely align with the needs of its partners. Dean Walda Azimah Sumardi delivered a comprehensive presentation on the academic framework of the University of Brunei's School of Business and Economics, highlighting the advantages of ACCA exemption certification and distinctive student programs like "Global Exploration". Vice Dean Ahmed Lutfi Abdul Razak and Siti Fatimah Wati Pahin Datu Musa respectively elaborated on teaching management, research innovation, and collaborative mechanisms. Addressing shared concerns including joint student training, collaborative research initiatives, and scholar exchange programs, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions. They reached positive consensus on advancing short-term academic exchange programs, initiating joint research in logistics and supply chain management as well as digital economy, and establishing platforms for scholar visits and academic symposiums. Both institutions emphasized that deepening practical cooperation would help cultivate ASEAN-oriented international talents, produce high-quality regional research outcomes, and inject new momentum into enhancing Chinese language education collaboration and cultural exchanges.

The delegation held a meeting with Dr. Joyce Teo Siew Yean, Vice President of Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Dr. Joyce Teo Siew Yean presented a brochure of Universiti Brunei Darussalam to Mr. Jiang Wei

The delegation visited the School of Business and Economics of Universiti Brunei Darussalam

The delegation then visited the China Comservice, CCS Comservice(B) Sdn Bhd and held a meeting with the company's general manager, Mr. Chen Dingguang. During the meeting, Mr. Chen highlighted the urgent need for versatile talents who are "technically proficient, linguistically fluent, and culturally familiar," drawing on its experience in projects such as new energy and communication infrastructure development in Brunei. He expressed hope for targeted training collaborations with universities. At the same time, it shared practical challenges faced by Chinese enterprises in the local market, including shortages of specialized talent, cultural differences, and policy barriers. This visit provided the college with important insights into the real needs of Chinese enterprises in ASEAN and offered valuable references for optimizing academic disciplines and talent cultivation models.

The delegation held a discussion with China's telecommunications service subsidiary in Brunei

In the afternoon, the delegation visited Muara Port for an on-site inspection. They were accompanied by Lyu Guoli, General Manager of Beibu Gulf Holdings (Brunei) Co., Ltd., Fu Chenyan, Administrative Department Manager of Brunei Muara Port Co., Ltd., and Li Zhuhuan, Marketing Department Manager. Through detailed visual materials in the exhibition hall, the team gained a comprehensive understanding of the port's development history, strategic positioning, operational status, port-related industrial planning, and the blueprint for intelligent upgrading. The display on human resource cultivation and corporate culture in the exhibition hall also reflected the port's long-term development philosophy. Subsequently, the team toured the wharf operation area by vehicle, observing the bustling operations of the port firsthand. This on-site visit provided the team with an intuitive and in-depth understanding of Brunei's core port and logistics hub, offering valuable field references for the school's research on China-ASEAN cross-border logistics and the construction of the "Guangxi-Brunei Economic Corridor."

The delegation visited the exhibition hall of Brunei Muara Port Co., Ltd.

This visit to Brunei further consolidated the friendly relations between the school and important partners in areas of talent cultivation, joint research, and industrial alignment. It has injected new momentum into the school's efforts to deepen ASEAN regional country studies, serve Chinese economic and trade cooperation, and promote internationalized education. In the future, the college will continue to uphold the principles of open and pragmatic cooperation, actively promote the implementation of the consensus reached with various parties in Brunei, and transform the outcomes and experiences of two-way Chinese cooperation into positive forces that enhance the connectivity between China and ASEAN at a higher level. It will contribute wisdom to jointly drawing a new blueprint for high-quality regional development and building a China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

The delegation was accompanied by Liang Yunwen, Executive Vice Dean of the college; Qin Cheng, Dean's Assistant; Chen Weihong, Deputy Director of the Department of International Economics and Trade; Hu Fang, Associate Professor of the Department of Finance; and Chen Yanyang, Liaison Officer of the school's International Exchange Office.

Written by Hu Fang

Translated by AI

Proof Read by Yu Na, Chen Yanyang

Edited by Gan Ziying

Reviewed by Gong Zheng