On November 6, 2026, Zhang Yuzhuo, President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), met in Beijing with Sir Jim McDonald, former President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Emeritus Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Strathclyde, and his delegation.

    The two sides reviewed the long-standing friendly cooperation and fruitful achievements between the engineering academies of China and the UK, spoke highly of the important role played by the China-UK Engineering Technology Cooperation Steering Committee mechanism in deepening bilateral cooperation on climate change and promoting green development. The two sides agreed to maintain close communication, plan the future work of the mechanism, strengthen overall coordination and alignment, and strive for more practical results in cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on topics including green energy technologies, exchanges and cooperation between universities of the two countries, and the cultivation of young scientific and technological talent.

Lin Fan, Advisor to the Principal of the University of Strathclyde on China Affairs and Head of China Cooperation, and Ian Rivers, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, accompanied the visit. Ding Ning, Deputy Director General (acting head) of the Department of International Cooperation, and others accompanied the meeting.