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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
For university that bridges China and West, geopolitics is ‘biggest challenge'
Geopolitics is stifling academic freedom and scientific research, but a university head in eastern China believes there is a way to ease the situation on campuses – by letting more foreign students in. Xi Youmin, president of Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, said easing visa restrictions for foreign students and visitors could help improve understanding of China. 'The world is in a state of division defined by wars, geopolitics and the US tariff war,' Xi said in an interview. 'Such uncertainty leaves people feeling confused and lost.' He said the closure of some joint venture universities in China and investigations in the United States into scientists of Chinese descent was 'a shock to the global scientific community because people used to believe that science and knowledge transcend national borders'. 'Geopolitics is now restructuring the world order. The conflict has already permeated universities and the scientific realm,' Xi said. 'Under the US government's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including threats of funding cuts, universities are making concessions under political pressure – a trend that is quite abnormal,' he said.
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
For university that bridges China and the West, geopolitics is the ‘biggest challenge'
Geopolitics is stifling academic freedom and scientific research, but a university head in eastern China believes there is a way to ease the situation on campuses – by letting more foreign students in. Xi Youmin, president of Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, said easing visa restrictions for foreign students and visitors could help improve understanding of China. 'The world is in a state of division defined by wars, geopolitics and the US tariff war,' Xi said in an interview. 'Such uncertainty leaves people feeling confused and lost.' He said the closure of some joint venture universities in China and investigations in the United States into scientists of Chinese descent was 'a shock to the global scientific community because people used to believe that science and knowledge transcend national borders'. 'Geopolitics is now restructuring the world order. The conflict has already permeated universities and the scientific realm,' Xi said. 'Under the US government's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including threats of funding cuts, universities are making concessions under political pressure – a trend that is quite abnormal,' he said.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
XJTLU-ISCA partnership opens accelerated pathway to accountancy careers in Singapore
SUZHOU, China, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University can now fast-track towards a career in accountancy in Singapore thanks to a partnership between XJTLU's International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA). The newly announced partnership, the ISCA's first with a university in China, provides eligible XJTLU undergraduate students with an accelerated pathway to the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ). IBSS students now enjoy exemptions for selected subjects under the SCAQ Foundation Programme, cutting the time it takes to receive their Professional Business Accountant designation, the first step in becoming a chartered accountant in Singapore. The ISCA will also award 20 scholarships to the top 5% of students every year to cover the programme fees. Professor Jorg Bley, Dean of IBSS, said: "We're immensely proud that our BA Accounting programme has become the first in China to receive ISCA accreditation. This milestone not only underscores the global recognition of our programme's academic rigor and quality but also reflects our commitment to nurturing future-ready accounting professionals who meet international standards. At IBSS, we strive to bridge East and West by providing our students with a world-class education and opportunities to excel in a competitive global landscape. The cooperation with ISCA is a testament to our dedication to innovation, excellence, and the continuous pursuit of delivering value to our students and the broader business community." The collaboration between ISCA and XJTLU is the first phase in a deeper and longer-term partnership. In addition, IBSS connects accounting students with major companies in China including Tencent, DBS China, PwC China, and the Singapore Nanjing Eco Hi-Tech Island, an ISCA-accredited training organisation. To expand its presence in China, ISCA plans to launch professional services centres in 10 cities by June to promote regionalisation and the availability of professional services in sustainability, legal, and other corporate services. Claire Qian, Chairperson of the ISCA Shanghai Chapter, said: "Our partnership with XJTLU marks a pivotal first step in our strategy to nurture and grow a robust pipeline of accounting professionals." Since its inception, the IBSS Accounting programme has achieved leading international standards in curriculum design, teaching quality, and talent cultivation, and received multiple international professional accreditations. The partnership with ISCA will further enhance its global competitiveness, opening broader career development opportunities for students. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
XJTLU team sets code-breaking record for testing post-quantum online security
SUZHOU, China, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ -- On 4 March, a research team led by Professor Jintai Ding, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), set a new code-breaking world record for the Lattice Shortest Vector Problem (SVP) in the International Open Darmstadt SVP Challenge. This marks a significant achievement in strengthening cybersecurity in the age of quantum computing. The rapid advancement of quantum computing technology poses a serious threat to the current encryption methods used for e-commerce, telecommunications and digital signatures. Finding alternative encryption solutions has, therefore, become a global priority. Lattice SVP-based cryptography has been identified as a promising next-generation cryptographic standard capable of safeguarding sensitive data from quantum computer attacks. To address vulnerabilities in cryptographic standards, the cryptography community established the global SVP challenge in 2010, attracting leading mathematicians and computer scientists worldwide to explore the limits of lattice SVP. Professor Ding says: "From a research perspective, our new record for solving the problem enhances our understanding of lattice-based cryptography's security foundations, providing empirical evidence to inform future post-quantum cryptographic standards." "In practical terms, it helps security experts more accurately assess the boundaries of existing cryptographic systems and guide the development of secure digital infrastructure." "The security of lattice-based cryptography fundamentally depends on the computational difficulty of solving the SVP," explains Professor Ding. "The problem's difficulty can be increased by raising the number of dimensions of the lattice. The more dimensions there are, the harder it becomes to solve, thereby enhancing the system's security." With the new record, Professor Ding's team has successfully solved the SVP for 200 dimensions, the highest dimension currently supported for submission on the SVP Challenge website. "Each additional 10 dimensions increases the computational difficulty by roughly an order of magnitude," says Professor Ding. "A decade ago, the record stood at about 130 dimensions and reaching 200 dimensions seemed almost impossible. Yet today, we've solved it with relatively modest academic computing resources. This represents not only technological progress but also a triumph of human ingenuity." Professor Ding notes that current cryptographic standards would become vulnerable if SVP problems of around 400 dimensions could be solved, potentially compromising global digital infrastructure. He says: "Solving the 200-dimensional SVP problem not only showcases XJTLU's research strength at the forefront of cryptography but also provides important references for global lattice-based cryptographic security research." View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
24-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ISCA Forms Partnership with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) to Establish Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification Programme in China
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 February 2025 - The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, China, to establish pathways for students in China to pursue the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ). The newly-formed partnership marks the first collaboration with a university in China for ISCA, since the launch of its first ever Representative Office in Nanjing in November 2024. ISCA's Partnership to Nurture Accountancy Talent in China Under the partnership, eligible undergraduate accounting students from International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at XJTLU will enjoy exemptions for selected subjects under the Foundation Programme (FP) of the SCAQ. Upon completion of the FP, students will be conferred the Professional Business Accountant (PBA) title, which is the first step in their journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant of Singapore. The exemptions provide XJTLU accounting students with an accelerated pathway towards a career in professional accountancy, and helps to further foster interest in accountancy as a study of choice in China. In addition, ISCA will award 20 scholarships amongst the top 5% of students annually, which will cover the fees of the FP. The collaboration between ISCA and XJTLU will be the first stage of a deeper and longer-term partnership between both institutions. Accounting students from IBSS will be connected with companies in China such as Tencent, DBS China, PwC China and the Singapore Nanjing Eco Hi-tech Island (SNECO), who have been recognised as an Accredited Training Organisations (ATO) of ISCA. The network of ATOs in China is expected to grow over the next few years. Professor Jorg Bley, Dean of IBSS, said: "We are immensely proud that our BA Accounting programme has become the first in China to receive accreditation from ISCA. This milestone not only underscores the global recognition of our programme's academic rigor and quality but also reflects our commitment to nurturing future-ready accounting professionals who meet international standards. At IBSS, we strive to bridge East and West by providing our students with world-class education and opportunities to excel in a competitive global landscape. The cooperation with ISCA is a testament to our dedication to innovation, excellence, and the continuous pursuit of delivering value to our students and the broader business community." The MOU was signed earlier today by Mr Tan Wei Luo, Divisional Director for Qualification, Market & Growth at ISCA, and Professor Jorg Bley, Dean of IBSS at XJTLU's Suzhou Industrial Park campus. The signing ceremony was attended by leaders from Suzhou Industrial Park, representatives from ISCA and XJTLU, invited guests from the accounting and business sectors in China and Singapore, as well as the inaugural batch of 20 student scholarship recipients from IBSS at XJTLU. Establishing ISCA's Presence in China As part of broader plans to expand ISCA's presence in China, ISCA will also be launching ISCA Professional Services (PS) Centres in 10 cities around the world by June. These PS centres will serve as a conduit to promote regionalisation and availability of professional services such as sustainability, legal, and other corporate services, to meet the needs of Singaporean businesses in China and vice versa. The ISCA PS Centre is poised to amplify the demand for professional services and accounting expertise. Hence, our partnership with XJTLU marks a pivotal first step in our strategy designed to nurture and grow a robust pipeline of accounting professionals. This collaboration is essential in addressing the growing needs of the business ecosystem in China." said Ms Claire Qian, ISCA Chapter Chairperson for Shanghai. "The cooperation between ISCA and XJTLU will deepen the cooperation and exchanges between China and Singapore in the field of accounting and other professional services," said Mr Qian Fudan, Director (Performance and Asset Management Division) at the Financial Audit Bureau in Suzhou Industrial Park. "This will ensure the growth of more accounting talent with professional capabilities and global experience to support the vision and goal of building a world-class high-tech park with innovation and excellence." Hashtag: #ISCA #Accountancy #DifferenceMakers #西交利物浦大学 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore with over 39,000 ISCA members making their stride in businesses across industries in Singapore and around the world. ISCA members can be found in over 40 countries and members based out of Singapore are supported through 12 overseas chapters in 9 countries. Established in 1963, ISCA is an advocate of the interests of the profession. Complementing its global mindset with Asian insights, ISCA leverages its regional expertise, knowledge, and networks with diverse stakeholders to contribute towards the advancement of the accountancy profession. ISCA administers the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme and is the Designated Entity to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore – CA (Singapore) – designation. ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global family that brings together the members of leading institutes to create a community of over 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students in more than 190 countries. For more information, visit Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
