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

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 & Macao-Shandong 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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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

GUANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ma Jun, Vice President and Chief Science Innovation Officer of Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., was invited to attend the Functional Food Conference 2026 (FFC 2026), held recently in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, where he delivered a keynote presentation. In his remarks, Ma outlined the company's research foundation and ongoing innovation in the functional food sector, highlighting findings from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical study of its flagship product, Zengjian Oral Liquid, which demonstrated its efficacy in enhancing human immune function.

Themed "Functional Foods and Human Health," this year's conference was jointly organized by the FFC Organizing Committee and the National Engineering Research Center of Functional Food at Jiangnan University, among others. The event brought together more than 3,000 industry specialists, business representatives, and researchers from China and abroad to explore key topics including scientific innovation, product development, and industry trends in functional foods. Widely recognized as a leading professional exchange platform in China's functional food sector, the conference serves as a key forum for industry exchange and development.

In his presentation, Ma provided a comprehensive overview of Infinitus's user-centric research framework and outlined the company's scientific approach and practical pathway for validating product efficacy. He noted that Infinitus consistently places consumers at the center of its efficacy research, drawing on advancements in herbal science to establish a robust system spanning material foundations, precise evaluation, and gold-standard validation. Building on its established work in cellular studies, model organisms, and animal research, the company continues to expand human evidence-based research, relying on rigorous scientific data to validate product performance and support more consistent industry practices.

At the conference, Infinitus also presented clinical trial findings on Zengjian Oral Liquid, marking a significant milestone in its evidence-based research efforts. The study employed a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled design—widely regarded in evidence-based medicine as the gold standard—aimed at rigorously assessing the product's ability to support human immune function in real-world settings.

According to the study findings[1], after 45 days of taking Zengjian Oral Liquid, participants' Immune Vitality Index (SIV) increased significantly from Level 3 to Level 4, with more pronounced improvements observed among women and individuals aged 55 and above. After 90 days, subjects showed a notable rise in immune reserve cells (naive CD8+ T cells), along with substantial increases in immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM levels. These results demonstrate the product's ability to strengthen immune reserves and enhance the body's defense capacity, providing scientific support for its role in immune regulation.

As a company with a long-standing focus on the herbal health sector, Infinitus remains committed to applying principles from established wellness practices alongside modern scientific methods to explore the health benefits of herbal ingredients. The company has established an integrated innovation system spanning research, technology, and product development across the full value chain. At the conference, Infinitus presented its latest research and outlined its approach to product development, contributing to ongoing discussions within the functional food sector.

Looking ahead, Infinitus will continue to invest in herbal science, with a strong focus on evolving consumer health needs. The company aims to develop more high-quality, reliable herbal health products while strengthening evidence-based research to align with evolving industry expectations. Through these efforts, Infinitus seeks to deliver more targeted health solutions and support broader public health outcomes.

Reference: [1] Data source: "A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Controlled, Multi-Center Human Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Zengjian Oral Liquid in Supporting Immune Function"

https://www.infinitus.com.cn/c/2026-03-10/449382.shtml

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Infinitus Presents Human Evidence-Based Research Findings at FFC 2026

Infinitus Presents Human Evidence-Based Research Findings at FFC 2026