HKUST Sign MoU with ZTE to Strengthen Collaboration in Telecom and AI Computing
20 Feb 2025, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and ZTE Corporation (ZTE) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in telecommunication, AI and integrated information.
Combining HKUST’s research competence and ZTE’s product commercialization experience in telecom and AI industry, the collaboration will aim to strengthen technology cooperation in AI computing, Wireless, Optoelectronics, Advanced Semiconductors and IoT.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Tim Cheng, Vice-President for Research and Development of HKUST, and Mr. Wang Xiyu, Chief Technology Officer of ZTE. Mr. Xiang Jiying, Chief Scientist of ZTE , other HKUST faculty members, ZTE management and representatives also attended the signing ceremony held in the HKUST campus.
About ZTE Corporation
As a global leader in telecommunications and information technology, ZTE provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions for global operators, government and enterprise, and consumers. Founded in 1985 and listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company has been committed to providing innovative technologies and integrated solutions for global operators, government and enterprise, and consumers from over 160 countries across the globe. Serving over 1/4 of the global population, the company is dedicated to enabling connectivity and trust everywhere for a better future.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university committed to innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. Our holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach is recognized globally. HKUST placed 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, 19th Worldwide and No.1 in Hong Kong in Times Higher Education’s impact Rankings. Twelve of HKUST’s subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Of these, "Data Science and Artificial Intelligence" ranked first in Hong Kong and 10th in the world. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently placing among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. Our research and entrepreneurship endeavors are also innovative and impactful. Over 80% of our work was rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of November 2024, HKUST members have founded 1,800 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 16 exits (IPO or M&A).
