The Asia Pacific Business School Deeply Empowers Wuhan's New Journey of Internationalization: 

Opening Ceremony of Changfa Technology Building and Cooperative Exchange Meeting with Overseas Institutions Unveiled

Dr. Jianyin Yiyan, the rotating chairman of the Board of trustees, was invited to attend the event with Dr. Yong Shen-yu, the director of external relations

On June 25, 2025, the opening ceremony of Changfa Technology Building and the "Gathering Strength in Qiaokou, Connecting the Globe" Wuhan Overseas Institutions Cooperation Exchange Meeting was grandly held in Qiaokou District, Wuhan. Distinguished guests, including Jianyin Yiyan, Rotating Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Asia Pacific School of Business (APSB), Yong Shengyu, Director of External Liaison Affairs, as well as government-enterprise representatives and international institutional guests, gathered to launch a new chapter of dialogue between Wuhan and the world through Changfa Technology Building, injecting strong momentum into Wuhan's construction of an "International Exchange Center."

Sailing of a Technological Landmark: A New Pivot for International Cooperation
As a strategic carrier for Wuhan's opening-up, Changfa Technology Building, with its group's resource integration advantages and global influence, has become not only an important window to showcase the city's strength but also a core platform for international institutions to integrate into Wuhan's development. This landmark building with multiple functions will provide comprehensive resource support for international institutions like APSB, accelerating their deep integration with the local industrial ecosystem.

Backed by International Accreditations: A New Height in Business Education
On the event day, Mr. Dominic McAllister, Consul General of the UK in Wuhan, attended the ceremony and awarded a plaque to Changfa Technology Building. In his speech, McAllister highlighted APSB, emphasizing, "As an institution accredited by the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Universitys (ASIC), APSB enjoys high reputation in the field of international business education. Its multiple international academic quality accreditations such as QM, IACBE, and ACBSP fully demonstrate that the University has reached world-class standards in curriculum systems and teaching criteria. APSB’s participation in this cooperation will bring international educational resources and business perspectives to Wuhan."

Behind this honor lies the high recognition from international authoritative institutions such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the American Academy for Project Management (AAPM), APSB, and the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM). As a benchmark in international business education, APSB’s participation in the plaque-awarding ceremony not only demonstrates Changfa Group’s international strategic layout but also marks Wuhan’s official establishment of in-depth docking channels with global top resources in engineering, project management, and business education.

Government-Enterprise Synergy: Co-drawing a New Blueprint for Cooperation
Zhou Geng, Secretary of the Party Committee of Qiaokou District, Wuhan, emphasized in his speech, "Wuhan is a core city in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, with a strategic location as a transportation hub, a million-level reserve of scientific and educational talents, and a complete industrial ecosystem. As a frontier for Wuhan’s opening-up, Qiaokou District is accelerating the construction of a modern service industry cluster and urgently needs international educational institutions like APSB to inject innovative vitality. We warmly welcome APSB to deeply participate in Qiaokou’s construction, cultivate international management talents for local enterprises through cross-border business training and industry-university-research cooperation, and boost the high-quality development of the regional economy."

Zhao Hongliang, Mayor of Qiaokou District, further pointed out, "Wuhan has strong industrial carrying capacity and market radiation. It is currently vigorously promoting the construction of the 'Five Centers,' which highly aligns with APSB’s philosophy of 'Integrating Chinese and Western Wisdom, Unity of Knowledge and Action.' Changfa Technology Building will serve as a physical platform for bilateral cooperation. We look forward to joining hands with APSB, AAPM and GAFM etc. to build a highland for international business education and promote the deep integration of Wuhan enterprises with the Asia-Pacific market."

Jianyin Yiyan, Rotating Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APSB, responded, "The University has deepened its expertise in international business education and cross-border cooperation for years, always committed to promoting global knowledge exchange and cultivating international talents. Wuhan’s strategic opportunities for open development perfectly align with the University’s philosophy. We will take Changfa Technology Building as a pivot to carry out cross-border business training and high-end academic seminars with Wuhan’s government and enterprises, introducing international cutting-edge management concepts to local businesses." Yong Shengyu, Director of External Liaison, added that the University will build a two-way talent exchange platform to help Wuhan students and business elites step onto the Asia-Pacific stage and facilitate the landing of overseas high-quality resources and innovative concepts in Wuhan, jointly building an open and win-win international exchange ecosystem.

In-Depth Cooperation for Win-Win Outcomes: A New Ecology of International Exchange
From the perspective of urban development strategy, the launch of Changfa Technology Building is a significant milestone in the construction of Wuhan’s "International Exchange Center." Through the collaboration among the government, international institutions, and local enterprises, the building will become a "global reception hall" showcasing Wuhan’s urban charm and industrial strength, bringing new development opportunities to Qiaokou District, the Hanjiang Bay urban sub-center, and the entire city of Wuhan.

APSB plays a key role in constructing this international exchange ecosystem. The University will fully leverage its resource advantages in business education, collaborate with local enterprises and universities in Wuhan to customize cross-border training programs, and focus on cultivating interdisciplinary talents with international vision; it will regularly host Asia-Pacific business forums to introduce cutting-edge business concepts and innovative models, providing intellectual support for Wuhan’s industrial upgrading. Jianyin Yiyan, Rotating Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APSB, emphasized that the University will use Changfa Technology Building as a cooperation hub to integrate high-quality business resources in the Asia-Pacific region, promote the deep integration of Wuhan enterprises with the Asia-Pacific market, and help Wuhan take the initiative in international business exchanges and industrial cooperation. During this event, all parties reached multiple cooperation consensuses. By deepening cooperation in cross-border business training and talent exchange, they aim to help Wuhan enterprises better connect with international resources, fully demonstrating international institutions’ firm confidence in Wuhan’s development potential and highlighting the core value of Changfa Technology Building and APSB in building a global cooperation network.

Urban Development Leap: A New Starting Point for Global Connections
The opening of Changfa Technology Building is not just the inauguration of a building but a new strategic starting point for Wuhan to connect globally. Under the theme of "Gathering Strength in Qiaokou, Connecting the Globe," Wuhan is embracing international resources with a more open attitude, driving the construction of the "International Exchange Center" from blueprint to reality. With the continuous implementation of international exchange activities, the Hanjiang Bay urban sub-center will usher in accelerated development, and Wuhan will write a more splendid chapter of openness in the global urban network.
APSB’s deep participation has injected new vitality into Wuhan’s international exchanges. Jianyin Yiyan, Rotating Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APSB, stated that the University will take this cooperation as an opportunity to continuously deepen collaboration with Wuhan in business education, industrial coordination, and other fields, seize global development opportunities together with Wuhan, contribute Asia-Pacific business wisdom, share the dividends of open development, and jointly create a new future for Wuhan’s international exchanges.

List of Important Delegates Attending the Cooperation Exchange Meeting

• Liu Fan: Standing Committee Member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Deputy Director of the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee
• Dominic McAllister: Consul General of the UK in Wuhan
• Jiang Wei: President of the Government-Enterprise Digital Management Branch of China Marketing Information Survey Industry Association
• Zhou Geng: Secretary of the Party Committee of Qiaokou District, Wuhan
• Zhao Hongliang: Mayor of Qiaokou District, Wuhan
• Jianyin Yiyan: Rotating Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APSB
• Yong Shengyu: Director of External Liaison Department of APSB
• Ye Fei: Secretary-General of Hubei Overseas Chinese Merchants Association
• You Meilin: President of Wuhan Hanahana Ohara School
• Lin Jumin: Senior Advisor to the Chinese Office of the Lord Mayor of Swansea, UK
• Zhang Ting: Chief Representative of Hubei Office of Japan Hubei General Chamber of Commerce, Executive Secretary-General of Hubei Overseas Chinese Merchants Association
• Li Ye: President of AAPM China
• Wang Linna: Manager of Central China Office, American Chamber of Commerce in China
• Quan Xinshuan: Director of Wuhan Office,  AAPM China
• Lu Ziming: Central China Business Development Director,  AICPA&CIMA
• Zhao Xiaotong: Executive President of Hubei Branch, Singapore Nanyang International Club

• Wang Wen: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager of Wuhan Changfa Group