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Ms Wang Yuyan, Deputy Party Secretary, Head of the Organization Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee, leads a delegation to visit Lingnan University to explore closer cooperation in research and talent cultivation

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HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lingnan University welcomed Ms Wang Yuyan, Deputy Party Secretary, Head of the Organization Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and her delegation on their visit to the Lingnan University campus in Tuen Mun on 4 November. Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science, Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing, Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning), Mr Ernest Chan Chi-man, Vice-President (Administration), Associate Vice-Presidents and the University management met with the guests, and held a seminar, chaired by Prof S. Joe Qin, to explore closer cooperation in research and innovation, and expanding talent cultivation.

President S. Joe Qin told the delegation about Lingnan University’s long history, and its latest achievements in digital transformation, campus expansion, and talent and research, saying “Lingnan University’s latest goal is to become a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University’s various initiatives and programmes are also geared towards this goal. During the Hong Kong & MacaoShandong week in May this year, Lingnan University signed multiple significant strategic cooperation framework agreements with key enterprises such as Rizhao City, Shandong Province and Shandong Hi-speed Group in the presence of Lin Wu, Secretary of CPC Shandong Province Committee, and plans to establish the Lingnan University-Shandong Research Institute, which will give full play to Lingnan University’s strengths in talent and scientific research transfer. At the same time, Lingnan will launch scientific research cooperation with key universities such as Shandong University in actual projects.”

President Qin also said that 29 leading Lingnan scholars have been listed in Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists, and several of them ranked first in the country and Hong Kong in their fields, which has further increased the University’s scientific research strength. In addition, the University has collaborated with Mainland institutions such as the Lingnan University Shenzhen Research Institute in the Shenzhen Virtual University Park, the Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute (Shenzhen Qianhai), and the Lingnan University-Shandong Research Institute to develop research and innovation, creating a demonstration area for new high-quality productive forces driven by zero-carbon/ negative-carbon and smart technologies, and to promote the cultivation of innovative, professional talents.

After listening to Prof Qin’s introduction, Deputy Party Secretary Wang Yuyan understood Lingnan’s rapid development and its forward-looking positioning as a research-based liberal arts university better, and said that Shandong is learning and implementing the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in the spirit of the important speech that President Xi Jinping made when he visited Shandong about accelerating the construction of green, low-carbon and high-quality pioneering developments, and creating higher standards in order to write a new chapter in the Chinese modernisation of Shandong, especially in green, low-carbon, industry 4.0 digital transformation, energy and new materials with a very wide range of applications and needs. Deputy Party Secretary Wang hopes that both parties will expand their cooperation, and she welcomes and supports Lingnan University’s exchanges and relationship with Shandong at every level.

Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning), then explained how Lingnan encourages its postgraduate students by adopting a ‘fine-tuned’ and ‘systematic’ approach. He then described different programmes including the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence and the Future, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, Master of Science in Data Science, and MPhil/PhD in Data Science, which are all aligned with the digital era and equip students to achieve whole-person development.

Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence spoke of the mission and vision of the new School of Data Science, inaugurated in May this year, which aims to produce well-rounded data scientists through an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates technical courses with case studies to develop technical and soft skills, and liberal arts foundation programmes to help graduates meet the complex analytical needs of industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Prof Li Jia, Associate Professor of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Prof Frankie Lam King-sun, Director of the Teaching and Learning Centre, discussed the direction of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Lingnan University Shenzhen Research Institute’s Science and Innovation Impact, as well as the Artificial Intelligence Teaching and Learning Project ‘IDEAL Gen.AI Platform’, which is led by Lingnan University.

Representatives from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Shandong Province, the Department of Education of Shandong Province, the Department of Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Jinan city, Qinghai city, and Hualu Holding Co., Ltd put forward proposals for further cooperation between the two parties, having explored future in-depth opportunities for cooperation in various areas, including research and innovation, and expanding talent cultivation. They also look forward to strengthening exchanges and contacts between personnel.

Representatives from Shandong Province included: Mr Zhang Liansan, Director-General of the Hong Kong and Macau Work Office of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee; Mr Li Ming, Director-General of the Department of Education of Shandong Province; Mr Sun Haisheng, Director-General of the Department of Science and Technology of Shandong Province; Mr Gong Wendong, Deputy Head of the Organization Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee; Ms Chen Yang, Head of the Organization Department of the CPC Jinan Municipal Committee; Ms Yu Yu, Head of the Organization Department of the CPC Qingdao Municipal Committee; Mr Fan Jun, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hualu Holding Co., Ltd; Mr Fang Deshan, Director of the Talent Division of the Organization Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and Level Two Inspector; Mr Cheng Xuezhan, Deputy General Manager of Hualu Holding Company Limited and the Vice Chairman & General Manager of China Shandong Group Limited; Ms Wang Ying, Director-Level Secretary of the Organization Department, CPC Shandong Provincial Committee; Mr Wu Qubo, Director of the Division One for Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee; and Ms Lyu Tingting, Deputy director of the Talent Division of the Organization Department of the CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and Director-Level Official at Level Three.

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Wistron Celebrates Grand Opening of First U.S. Smart Factory Marking Milestone in Global Smart Manufacturing Strategy

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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wistron Corporation (“Wistron”) celebrated the grand opening of its D1 AI smart facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the site where the first NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip was built and mass-produced in the United States. The US$ 700 million facility, spanning approximately 324,000 square foot, was officially unveiled during a ceremony led by Wistron Chairman Simon Lin and NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang. Jessica Rogers, Director of the Economic Development Department for the City of Fort Worth, and Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s Representative to the United States, were among the government officials and business leaders who attended, marking a milestone in the expansion of Wistron’s global footprint and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

This is a key hub in Wistron’s global AI infrastructure manufacturing network. The facility runs on NVIDIA accelerated computing and integrates NVIDIA’s Nemotron and Cosmos open frontier models and Omniverse and Metropolis libraries, using digital twin technology to optimize factory design, production workflows, and operational efficiency. It is Wistron’s first U.S.-based manufacturing facility, established to serve customers locally and produce NVIDIA’s most advanced and cutting-edge products. Wistron Chairman Simon Lin said “The operation here is not typical manufacturing. It is new, very comprehensive, and high-tech. Right now we produce the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip, and beyond, we are also going to produce the NVIDIA Vera Rubin Superchip here. In the next couple of years, this location will be one of the most important, as we build AI infrastructure here in the United States. I think this is the reason we say that there will be the next chapter, and we are going to empower AI from Texas.”

Responding to Customer Needs: Texas, the Newest Global Manufacturing Hub
At this pivotal moment for global AI infrastructure, Wistron is drawing on decades of global manufacturing experience to expand its footprint in Texas, a state with a well-established ecosystem for logistics, talent recruitment, and advanced manufacturing. The new D1 facility produces the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip and soon, the NVIDIA Vera Rubin Superchip — critical to powering the next generation of AI computing. The new Fort Worth facility strengthens a critical upstream layer of the AI infrastructure supply chain by expanding domestic capacity to assemble and test NVIDIA AI systems. These servers can be integrated into NVIDIA DSX infrastructure, with DSX providing the common architecture and technologies needed to deploy and operate energy-efficient AI factories at scale.

One-Stop Operational Ecosystem Strengthens U.S. AI Supply Chain Resilience
Behind every breakthrough in AI computing lies the manufacturing capability to scale it. Wistron is expanding its AI server production capabilities from Taiwan to the United States, guided by a vision of precision, efficiency, and sustainability. This reflects a broader industry shift: AI leadership is determined not only by technological breakthroughs, but also by the operational capability to transform innovation into high-volume production with consistent quality, supply chain resilience, and predictable delivery. By establishing AI infrastructure manufacturing capacity in the United States, Wistron is building a one-stop operational ecosystem spanning manufacturing and after-sales service — shortening delivery timelines and customer support cycles, strengthening supply chain resilience, and laying the foundation for long-term competitive advantage as AI infrastructure continues to scale.

Partnering with NVIDIA to Pioneer a New Model for Smart Manufacturing and Energy Optimization
As the era of physical AI begins, Wistron is extending its smart manufacturing capabilities to the United States, creating a new model for AI infrastructure production built on digital manufacturing, energy optimization, and local operations. Jensen Huang said: “The largest infrastructure buildout in history is underway. Demand for AI factories—the engine of this next industrial revolution—is incredible, and they must be produced everywhere. Together, NVIDIA and Wistron are restoring US advanced manufacturing capacity in Texas, creating skilled jobs and strengthening America’s AI supply chain.” As demand for advanced manufacturing grows in Texas, smarter planning of production loads and energy use will give the plant greater control and flexibility over its electricity needs.

Turning Global Experience into Scalable AI Infrastructure
Simon Lin stressed that the speed the AI era demands comes with its own responsibility. “In the AI era, the pressure of speed is also a form of responsibility,” Lin said. “We don’t just need to build fast; we need to build right.”

The Fort Worth plant will serve as the core engine of Wistron’s U.S. manufacturing operations, the company said, connecting its global production network with ecosystem partners as it scales advanced AI manufacturing. Wistron said that the investment reflects efforts to deepen its technical capabilities, strengthen the resilience and efficiency of global supply chains, and support the next phase of AI infrastructure development.

About Wistron:
Wistron Corporation is a leading global technology service provider delivering advanced ICT products, AI infrastructure, and manufacturing solutions to technology brands worldwide. With more than 63,000 employees across North America, Europe, and Asia, Wistron continues to expand its AI, cloud, and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the next generation of intelligent computing. For more information about Wistron, please visit the official website at www.wistron.com. Additional information about the event is available on the event website.

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NSG Bio Accelerates Breakthrough Biotech Innovation in Singapore

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New initiative under NSG Bio Tomorrow will support promising startups developing next-generation approaches in respiratory and neonatal care

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The NSG Bio Tomorrow initiative aims at supporting emerging life sciences startups working on complex challenges in respiratory and neonatal care.

Launched through the support of Chiesi Group, The Impulse initiative will provide a selected startup with one year of NSG Bio membership and access to a dedicated laboratory bench at NSG Bio Singapore. The initiative is designed to help early-stage biotech companies move from promising science toward stronger proof-of-concept work in a fully equipped research environment.

The initiative comes at a time when the biotech industry is increasingly looking for faster, more connected ways to move high-potential science from the lab toward real-world patient impact. For startups, access to infrastructure is only one part of the challenge. Equally important are the right networks, industry visibility, technical environment, and opportunities to engage with partners who understand the path from early discovery to clinical relevance.

The programme will focus on startups developing innovative biotechnological solutions with potential relevance to chronic respiratory diseases and neonatal conditions. Areas of interest include cell therapies, gene therapies, gene-editing technologies, regenerative tissue engineering, engineered or programmable living systems, lung-targeted delivery platforms, preventive approaches, and small-molecule-based approaches.

The selected startup will gain access to NSG Bio’s laboratory infrastructure, shared workspaces, meeting facilities, and wider community of biotech entrepreneurs, researchers, scientific leaders, and industry partners. The support is intended to help the company advance key research milestones while becoming part of Singapore’s growing life-science innovation ecosystem.

For NSG Bio, the initiative is part of NSG Bio Tomorrow, its ecosystem-building arm created to expand the company’s role beyond facilities and real estate. While NSG Bio is known for providing high-quality laboratory and office infrastructure for biotech companies, NSG Bio Tomorrow focuses on building the programmes, partnerships, and opportunities that help startups grow.

“Biotech companies need more than lab space. They need access, momentum, and the right ecosystem around them,” said Hasyim Sim, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, NSG Bio. “Through NSG Bio Tomorrow, we are building initiatives that help promising startups connect with partners, unlock opportunities, and move their science forward. This initiative reflects exactly the kind of role we want to play in the biotech ecosystem.”

“Chiesi is committed to supporting innovation that can make a meaningful difference for patients, and we work with entrepreneurs, researchers and partners to advance meaningful ideas,” said Fabrizio Conicella, Vice President, Center of Open Innovation & Competence at Chiesi Group. “By supporting this NSG Bio Tomorrow initiative, we want to create an opportunity for early-stage innovators to access the infrastructure and ecosystem support needed to develop impactful science in respiratory and neonatal care.”

NSG Bio Tomorrow programme also reinforces Singapore’s position as a growing hub for biotech innovation in Asia, where startups, research institutions, investors, and industry partners are increasingly coming together to support the next generation of healthcare companies.

Applications open on 22 July 2026 at 09:00 a.m. SGT. Finalists will be invited to present at a virtual pitch event, after which the selected startup will be announced.

About NSG Bio

NSG Bio is Singapore’s leading provider of BSL-2 certified co-working laboratory and office spaces, supporting life-science companies from early research through growth. Through its facilities, community, and ecosystem initiatives, NSG Bio enables biotech innovators to accelerate research, access networks, and build companies that address critical healthcare challenges.

About NSG Bio Tomorrow

NSG Bio Tomorrow is NSG Bio’s ecosystem-building arm, created to support the next generation of biotech innovation through partnerships, programmes, community initiatives, and opportunities that extend beyond physical laboratory infrastructure. Its mission is to strengthen the biotech industry by connecting startups with the resources, expertise, and networks they need to thrive.

About Chiesi Group 

Chiesi is a research-oriented international biopharmaceutical group that develops and markets innovative therapeutic solutions in respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care. The company’s mission is to improve people’s quality of life and act responsibly towards both the community and the environment. As a certified B Corp since 2019, Chiesi is part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. 

With 90 years of experience, Chiesi is headquartered in Parma (Italy), with 31 affiliates worldwide, and counts more than 7,900 employees. The Group’s research and development centre in Parma works alongside 6 other important R&D hubs in France, the US, Canada, China, the UK, and Sweden. For further information please visit https://www.chiesi.com/en/home 

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NSG Bio
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House Judiciary Committee Passes Bill that Would Prevent Future Immigration Crises: Swift Action Needed by Full House, Says FAIR

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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed an updated version of H.R. 2, the landmark border security bill from last congressional session. The bill now awaits consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) urges Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a final floor vote as soon as possible.

The Secure Border Act systematically closes the loopholes that allowed the Biden administration to unleash the largest and most damaging wave of illegal immigration in American history. Enactment of this legislation would prevent future anti-borders administrations from shirking their responsibilities to secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws; asserting unlimited discretion to parole inadmissible aliens to enter the country; or releasing millions of illegal aliens into the country, rather than detaining them or returning them to the country from which they entered.

“We congratulate the Judiciary Committee for its swift action on this critical legislation,” said Dale Wilcox, executive director and general counsel of FAIR. “Ending border chaos and rampant illegal immigration was a key reason that Republicans regained control of the White House and both chambers of Congress in the last election. The clock is ticking on the 119th Congress, and Republicans only have a short time to deliver on the promises they made to voters in 2024, before the midterms.

“Right now, our immigration laws are being enforced in the interests of the American people. As the last administration demonstrated, enforcement of those laws is not guaranteed unless Congress acts to prevent similar abuse in the future. Now is the time for decisive action in the House, where this bill can be passed with a simple majority vote, and an opportunity for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to put every member of that body on record before voters go to the polls in the fall,” Wilcox concluded.

Hayley Hill, hhill@fairus.org 202-328-7004

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