Fudan University pledges to be pillar of innovation

Fudan University aims to become a leading innovative institution in the next decade, propelling itself into the forefront of world-class universities with Chinese characteristics, its president, Jin Li, said on Tuesday.

Innovation is at the core of Fudan University's identity, and the Shanghai institution will continue to provide limitless possibilities for human creative development and serve as a crucial pillar for the country's innovation ecosystem, Jin said during an event commemorating the 120th anniversary of the school's founding.

"Integrating local and international perspectives, Fudan University aims to keep breaking new boundaries and reshaping itself, and consistently lead at the forefront of openness and innovation," he said.