On July 2, faculty and student representatives from the School of Finance and School of International Education of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law visited CITIC Securities Hubei Branch for an industry-academia exchange activity under the "Silk Road Financial Future Leaders Pilot Program". Participants included Li Jiye, Director of the Port Office of Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce; Zheng Ying, Dean of the School of International Education; Wang Zhengjun, Vice Dean of the School of International Education; Yan Yingying, Secretary-General of Hubei New Silk Road International Cooperation and Exchange Promotion Association; Huang Ying, General Manager of the Business Center at CITIC Securities Hubei Branch; staff members from various participating units; and 25 international students from the summer school program.

CITIC Securities Hubei Branch extended a warm welcome to the visiting faculty and students. In her opening remarks, Huang Ying, the company's representative, stated that as an important participant and builder of China's capital market, CITIC Securities has always adhered to its vision of "becoming the most trusted domestic leading and internationally first-class Chinese investment bank for global clients", and is committed to providing comprehensive, professional financial services. The company has taken root in Hubei, deeply serving regional economic development, and has played an active role in serving the real economy and promoting high-quality development of the capital market.

Li Jiye, Director of the Port Office of Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce, provided an in-depth analysis of financial innovation opportunities under the Belt and Road Initiative. He noted that as Hubei enterprises accelerate their "going global" pace, there is growing demand for professionals familiar with international financial rules and capable of providing cross-border services. The Department of Commerce will actively build industry-academia cooperation platforms to support joint research on financial policies of Belt and Road countries and practical training in cross-border investment and financing between universities and financial institutions. Citing compelling data, Director Li emphasized that investing in Hubei would never disappoint international investors.

Zheng Ying, Dean of the School of International Education, stressed that finance serves as both a key to understanding modern economic trends and a bond for international exchanges. As a leading institution in finance, economics, and law, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law has always been committed to cultivating financial talents with global perspectives. In recent years, through a combination of "bringing in" and "going out" approaches, the university has established joint training mechanisms with several renowned overseas institutions and will further strengthen in-depth cooperation with financial institutions to jointly develop international financial talent cultivation programs.

During the thematic sharing session organized by the Department of Commerce and the New Silk Road Promotion Association, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on financial innovation and cross-border services under the Belt and Road Initiative, providing faculty and students with cutting-edge market insights and highlighting the importance of financial services trade for economic growth.

Finally, CITIC Securities' professional team systematically introduced the company's development and strategic thinking on globalization to the international students from the summer school program, with special emphasis on the company's pioneering practices and innovative initiatives in green finance and ESG investment.

This activity not only deepened students' understanding of securities industry operations but also explored new models for industry-academia cooperation in talent cultivation and research collaboration. Students participating in the visit unanimously agreed that through on-site visits and face-to-face exchanges, they gained deeper insights into the development trends of the financial industry in the era of economic globalization and formed clearer expectations about the professional competencies required for their future participation in global economic exchanges.