VU University enhances joint research with Renmin University

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On 24 November, vice president Prof. Yuan Wei of Renmin University of China (RUC) and VU University President RenĂ© Smit signed a Memorandum of Understanding on research collaborations. The agreement enhances joint research on Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Religion & Society and European Studies. Both universities agreed to work on joint publications, joint seminars and double/joint PhDs. Deputy Ambassador Willem van …

The ambition of the agrifood-sector in China

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The agricultural sector is one of the most important economical sector in China. China is with 300 million farmers the largest producer of agri-products. The R&D-investments of China grew to 4,3 Billion Dollar is the past deccenium, that is an annual growth of eleven procent. China knows that innovation is the key to provide food for everyone. This can be …

China to release self-developed aircraft engine

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Last month, China’s passenger-jet manufacturer COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), announced that an overall design plan for an indigenously developed large passenger-jet engine is expected to be released by the end of this year. The engine is developed with the C919 passenger jet in mind. Separately, China SignPost reports that the Chinese Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) is planning to …