Title: How Saudi Arabia Bent China to Its Technoscientific Ambitions
Speaker: Dr. Mohammed AlSudairi, Australian National University
Time: 3rd April, 2024, 14:30 (Wednesday)
Place: Room 412, School of Marxism, Chongqing University
Host: Dr. Chen Hanyu, the Director of the Office of Current Affairs and Policies, Chongqing University
Organized by: Chongqing Municipal Center for the Popularization of Humanities and Social Sciences Knowledge, School of Marxism, Chongqing University
Co-organized by: Office of Current Affairs and Policies, Chongqing University
Dr. Al-Sudairi began his presentation by focusing on the key policy documents that have shaped the relationship between China and Saudi Arabia. He underscored the significant and central role that cooperation in science and technology plays in the ongoing development of Sino-Saudi relations, particularly within the context of the Belt and Road Initiative.
During the Q&A segment, the faculty and students concentrated on pivotal issues such as the collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia in the realm of science and technology, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the intersection of culture and sports. They posed a range of thought-provoking and in-depth questions, reflecting their keen interest in and thoughtful analysis of the prevailing national and global landscape. Dr. Al-Sudairi responded to each query with patience and care, delving into detailed conversations with the participants.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Chen Hanyu reflected on the rapidly evolving nature of our times and the vital role that the School of Marxism plays in this dynamic period. He stressed the importance of the academic community proactively embracing the duty to effectively "tell the Chinese story" to the world.
Article&Photo by Liu Meirui
Copyedited by Zhou Lingyu
