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A Delegation from North Asia CAPE Visits Peking University
08/08/2023 --- On 8 August 2023, New Zealand Centre at Peking University hosted a delegation of 10 emerging business leaders who were visiting China as part of a study tour organised by the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (North Asia CAPE) at University of Auckland. In the wake of New Zealand Prime Minister His Excellency Chris Hopkins’ visit and address at Peking University on 28 June, New Zealand Centre at Peking University welcomed a delegation of North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence based at University of Auckland. On 8 August, headed by the Centre Director Mr. Charlie Gao, a group of 10 emerging business leaders visited Peking University. The group represented New Zealand’s diverse services-sector, which includes segments such as: tourism; international education; film, media, and creative industries; financial services; and software. This was the majority of the group’s first visit to Peking University, where the New Zealand Centre is based.
The delegation poses outside New Zealand Centre office with its staff members Director of New Zealand Centre Professor Liu Shusen, Associate Professor Liu Hongzhong, and Associate Professor Ma Naiqiangwelcomed the delegation in the office of New Zealand Centre. Professor Liu introduced the NZC history and contributions that has been made in promoting education collaboration and exchange between Peking University and New Zealand universities since its launch in 2007. The group then enjoyed a guided tour of the Peking University campus, Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology at Peking University, followed by a roundtable discussion on New Zealand - China educational exchange and opportunities for future partnerships. After a long period of disruption to international travel,NZC is very happy to be able to welcome visitors from New Zealand to China for discussions ‘kanohi kite kanohi’ ('face to face' in tereo Māori).
A roundtable discussion with NZC staff members North Asia Centre of Asia Pacific Excellence is funded by the New Zealand Government and hosted by the University of Auckland. New Zealand has strong economic and cultural connections with North Asia (greater China, Japan, and South Korea). North Asia CAPE is dedicated to helping New Zealanders better engage with the region. The immense scale and diversity of the region presents many exciting opportunities for them.
The delegation enjoying a guided campus tour including the WeimingLake The aim of the China study tour is to expose participants to the incredible pace, depth, and demand in China for services, and to support emerging leaders to develop their skills and relationships in-market. The tour will provide opportunities for potential collaborations, learning, and network creation. The ten emerging business leaders include Eddie Hoskin, Owner of Lightning Tech Solutions, Strange Dog Print and Design; Jamie Erin Wood(NgāiTahu) Investment Adviser and Product Owner of Hobson Wealth; Jason Triwahyudi, Upper South Island Regional Coordinator of Go with Tourism; Jing JingKe, Independent Film Producer of Pan-Asian Screen Collective (PASC); Leigh-Marama McLachlan (TeAtihaunui-a-Paparangi). Storyteller and Producer of Pango Productions; Madeleine Hakaraia de Young (NgātiKapu), Festival Director of Māoriland Film Festival; Natalia Wi (TeAupouri, NgātiKurī, NgātiPōrou), Kaitohu/Director of Ako Academy &Ako Innovations; Nathalie Harrington, International Trade Law Specialist of MinterEllisonRuddWatts; River Price, Upper North Island Regional Coordinator of Go with Tourism; Roscoe Price Moor, Founder/Managing Director of Roady. The roundtable discussion was concluded by sharing the same Māori proverb in both Māori and English that Prime Minister His Excellency Chris Hipkins quoted at the end of Peking University address: “(He aha temeanui o teao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!) What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people”. |
