Chinese Delegation Visit Strengthens Educational Partnership between MCAST and Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine

December 17, 2024 Communications

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) welcomed a Ministerial delegation from China on 16 December, marking another significant milestone in its growing partnership with Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC). This visit reaffirms MCAST’s commitment to fostering collaboration in international vocational education and training.

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The Chinese delegation, led by the Hon. Vice Minister for Education Wu Yan, was received at MCAST’s main campus by the Permanent Secretary for Education, Mr Matthew Vella and the College Principal and CEO, Mr Stephen Vella. Additionally, MCAST welcomed a delegation from Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine (JSMC) whose attendance marked their second visit to the campus. JSMC President Yin Zhongyong joined in welcoming the Hon. Vice Minister, reinforcing the shared vision for international collaboration.

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A key highlight of the event was the official recognition of the Zheng He Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Education Centre at MCAST, which has now been elevated to The Zheng He Institute. Inaugurated in 2023, the Centre has provided opportunities for students to engage with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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During the visit, two agreements were signed, marking a new chapter in the collaboration between the institutions. The first agreement will help the development of an MCAST Centre within the Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine campus in China—the first of its kind. The new Centre will serve as a hub for collaboration, enabling MCAST to share its expertise and educational model internationally, particularly in health and applied sciences.

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The second agreement brings together MCAST, JSMC, and the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine with a shared commitment to further enhancing the work of The Zheng He Institute. This tripartite collaboration will allow MCAST to expand its educational offerings, strengthen its TCM services, and facilitate innovative research and programme development across both countries.

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