Zhang Donggang, Chair of the University Council of Renmin University of China (RUC), met with Keisuke Ogata, Program Director of the Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program under the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) on March 6th.

The meeting was attended by Zhu Xinkai, Executive Vice President of RUC, and Li Ming, Assistant to the President and Minister of the Tongzhou Campus Construction Department.

Zhang Donggang emphasized the strong collaboration between RUC and SPF, highlighting achievements in academic exchange and personnel visits. He noted the successful hosting of the Fifth China-Japan Future Co-Creation Forum and expressed hopes for further cooperation.

Zhang proposed inviting more globally-minded Chinese and Japanese youth to engage in academic dialogues on pressing global challenges and emerging topics. He envisioned enhancing the forum’s quality, academic value, and brand influence to foster mutual progress and contribute to a brighter future for humanity.

Keisuke Ogata acknowledged the solid foundation of cooperation between both sides, noting their active engagement in faculty and student exchanges as well as academic dialogues.

He expressed interest in strengthening collaboration on the China-Japan Future Co-Creation Forum and organizing academic discussions on disaster prevention and mitigation.

Ogata emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation across various fields. He looked forward to expanding joint initiatives that would promote academic exchange and mutual understanding between China and Japan.

The delegation also included Yu Zhan, Program Director of the Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program, and a staff member of SPF. Representatives from RUC’s International Office, Office of Alumni Affairs, and the School of Foreign Languages also participated in the meeting.