Dr Wang Xiaolong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand, visits Wildbase Hospital.
During the visit, Vice-Chancellor Professor Pierre Venter expressed appreciation for the Chinese Embassy’s continued support of Massey University, particularly through its assistance to Chinese students and the development of institutional partnerships. He highlighted the university’s recent achievements in collaboration with Chinese partners, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, food systems, and related research and innovation.
“There has been a steady flow of senior delegations visiting Massey from China in recent times, reflecting the strength and maturity of these relationships. We have plans to further expand our joint education programmes and research partnerships in China, and to continue building on existing transnational education initiatives and shared academic strengths.”
China remains Massey University’s most significant international partner for offshore programme delivery, research collaboration and industry engagement. The university currently works with a wide network of Chinese institutions and hosts one of the largest cohorts of Chinese students in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ambassador Wang commended Massey University for its achievements in engagement and cooperation with China, noting the breadth of its academic strengths and the practical impact of its international partnerships. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s willingness to support ongoing collaboration, including facilitating connections and helping both sides move towards more tangible, high-quality outcomes.
From left: Peng Ping, Senior Global Partnerships Adviser; ZHOU Lei, Third Secretary for Education; Grace Liu, International Relations Adviser; Gu Baozhi, First Secretary for Commerce; Professor Pierre Venter, Vice-Chancellor; Chris Carey, Executive Director, Office of Global Engagement; His Excellency Dr Wang Xiaolong, Ambassador of People's Republic of China; Craig Lyons, Associate Director, Office of Global Partnerships; Professor Jon Huxley, Head of School of Veterinary Science; Tang Jun, Counsellor for Educational, Scientific and Cultural Affairs; and Kang Shenchen, PhD student from School of Veterinary Science.
As part of the visit, the Ambassador and Embassy delegation took a tour of the School of Veterinary Science facilities, one of the university’s flagship disciplines. The tour included visits to the Ngā Huia Building, teaching units, and Wildbase Hospital, showcasing Massey’s integrated approach to teaching, research, and real-world application in animal health and welfare.
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