Professor Zandong Li from China Agricultural University made a courtesy call on President Histakawa Moriwaki on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015. Professor Zandong Li was accompanied by Dr. Michio Sugiyama, Professor Emeritus of Gifu University, who is a longtime friend of Professor Zandong Li. Professor Zandong Li earned her master's degree at the Graduate School of Agriculture (current Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences) of Gifu University.
The two were given a warm welcome by President Moriwaki, Dr. Fumiaki Suzuki, Executive Director for International Affairs and Public Relations, and Ms. Junko Sugaya, Director of the International Planning Division.
In the meeting, Dr. Sugiyama referred to the great contributions Professor Zandong Li is making to serve as a "bridge" between Japan and China for years. Professor Zandong Li talked about many fond memories of her days at Gifu University, signifying her special attachment to Gifu. Later, Professor Zandong Li invited President Moriwaki and Gifu University officials to visit her office in Beijing where most of her research work and activities are conducted.
Professor Zandong Li currently serves as Vice Chair of the Japanese Exchange Student Association in China, and she proposed to create a Gifu University alumni network through her recruitment of Gifu University alumni who live in Beijing, and are the members of the Association in the near future.
It is hoped that a strong tie between Gifu University and Gifu University alumni showcased by the activities of Professor Zandong Li, is maintained and further developed. At the end of the meeting, Gifu University officials asked for guidance and advice from Professor Zandong Li on activities and events likely to be held in Beijing and other parts of China in the future.

Meeting with the President