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Taiwan university delegation visits Andhra varsity for academic ties
Taiwan university delegation visits Andhra varsity for academic ties
A delegation from Taiwan’s Asia University, led by dean Prof. Lin Chun-Wei, visited Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (VFSTR) in Guntur on Monday as part of a week-long India-Taiwan Academic…
The Story in Brief
A delegation from Taiwan’s Asia University, led by dean Prof. Lin Chun-Wei, visited Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (VFSTR) in Guntur on Monday as part of a week-long India-Taiwan Academic Collaboration Programme. Discussions covered student and faculty exchanges, joint research, dual-degree programmes, and collaboration in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, information technology, and electrical engineering.
VFSTR Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Krishnakishore said the partnership would combine Taiwan’s technological expertise with Indian talent. The delegation toured VFSTR’s semiconductor and AI labs, engineering facilities, and innovation centres. Registrar Prof. P.M.V. Rao, deans, and faculty members took part.
The Indian Opinion
Some commentators will frame this purely as a diplomatic signal to China. That misses the point. India needs Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI expertise for its own tech ambitions, and Taiwan needs Indian talent. Academic exchanges are a low-risk way to build trust. The real test will be how many joint research projects and student exchanges actually happen over the next year, not the geopolitics.
Source: thehindu.com
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