On November 3, 2026, Zhang Yuzhuo, President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), met in Beijing with Michael Hood, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and International Member of the CAE.

    Zhang Yuzhuo welcomed Hood's visit and commended him for his long-standing academic influence in the fields of mining engineering and energy technology, as well as his contributions to promoting exchanges and cooperation among Chinese and Australian universities, research institutes, and industry. He expressed the hope that Hood would continue to play a leading academic role and serve as a bridge to facilitate more practical outcomes in China-Australia engineering science and technology exchanges and cooperation. Hood spoke highly of China's achievements in engineering science and technology development and briefed the Chinese side on his recent exchanges with relevant Chinese institutions. The two sides had in-depth discussions on clean coal technology, CCUS, and other topics, and agreed to maintain close communication, strengthen coordination, and continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation.

Chen Jianfeng, Vice President of the CAE, Ding Ning, Deputy Director-General (acting head) of the Department of International Cooperation, and others attended the meeting.