China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is building a “Power Sector” by integrating existing resources and strengths and working together withHudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. President LIUZhigangpaid a visit to Hudong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. on the 12th of April. Chairman ZHANGHaisen, general manager QIANDeying, deputy general manager GUJitong, and deputy director of the Technology Center LIDabaomet with the delegation headed by LIUZhigang. Both sides briefly reviewedpast cooperation and agreed upon a new comprehensive cooperation strategy.

The "Power Sector" of CSSC consists of a "321" layout. The plan is to set up "three centers," including theR&D Center (CSSC Power Research Institute), the marketing center, and the global service center; to establish "two bases," including the Shanghai Industrial Base and Zhenjiang IndustrialBase( CSSC Power Corporation); and to organize "onesupportingbase," counting on the Anqing Diesel Engine Plant. The"PowerSector", as an organic whole,will serve as the flagship of Chinesemaritime power and achieve the highestlevel of development, production, and service through its system and management innovation. It also aimsto meet the needs of national defense and strives to become themain supplier of naval equipment.

Under the agreement, both sides will start cooperation in scientific research, R&D,training new professionals, independentbrand product development, and other aspects. Our school will serve as the center forboth basic and key research as well asthe development of core components. According to mission requirements, our school will serve as the lead unit and organize the other colleges and universities in cooperation.

Recently, both sides have been completing part-time job listings for theCSSC Power Research Institute, Harbin Engineering UniversityBasic Research Institute, and the employment of technicians. CSSC Power Research Institute has already hired Professor WANGZhiqiu and ZHANGWenpingto serve as their experts, while our school will list work opportunities at CSSC Power Research Institute atthe proper time, and also later establish a technological research center and a talentdevelopment center. When listing jobs and the cooperation begins, both sides will sign an agreement on CEEUSRO, and invite relevant leaders of MIIT,the PRC National Defense Science and Technology Industry Bureau, and Chongqing Sea Windpower Equipment Co., Ltd.,to attend the ceremony. The Institute will strive to get financial support from the national governmentas well as the private sector, andhopes to come up with 10 million yuan to support basic research after the funding isin place. Both sides will organize technicians to develop top-level research and product development plansand conductacademic exchanges.