Chinese collaboration builds for PBCRC
The PBCRC continues developing collaborative links with China, with a number of visits taking place over recent months.
At the Science Exchange in May, three Chinese delegations were in attendance to sign MOUs with the PBCRC. The three organisations were:
- Chinese Academy of State Administration of Grain
- Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine
- Northwest A&F University
Photos from the MOU signings are available below.
CRCNPB Principal Scientist James Ridsdill-Smith also recently visited China, where he attended the BIT 1st Annual World Congress of Biodiversity from 25-28 April 2012. James was invited to attend the congress to speak on Detection tools for invasive plant pests and diseases.
As part of his trip James visited Northwest A&F University, which was organised by Professor Qiao Wenjun, Deputy Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange (Professor Qiao Wenjun was one of the delegates who attended the Science Exchange). James was given a tour by Professor Liu Tongxian, National Distinguished Professor and Director of the Key Laboratory of Applied Entomology.
The third and most recent collaboration with a Chinese delegation was a visit by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, who visited the CRC office in Canberra on 12 June 2012. The delegation met with David Eagling, Sharyn Taylor and Darren Kriticos to discuss quantitative pest risk assessment, with a particular interest in fruit flies.
The CRCNPB Board with delegates from Northwest A&F University prior to their MOU signing.
The CRCNPB Board with delegates from the Chinese Academy of State Administration of Grain following their MOU signing.
The CRCNPB Board with delegates from the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine following their MOU signing.
James Ridsdill-Smith on his recent visit to Northwest A&F University, with (left to right) Lili Huang Associate Dean College of Plant Protection, Liu Tongxain Dean College of Plant Protection, James Ridsdill-Smith CRCNPB, Qiao Wenjun Deputy Director Office International Cooperation and Exchange, Nicola Ridsdill-Smith, Yu Ying Deputy Director Office International Cooperation and Exchange.
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture delegation with CRC staff during their recent visit to the CRC office.
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