China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as China Unicom) was restructured in 2009 through the merger of the former China Netcom and the original China Unicom. It has set up extensive branches across China’s 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, as well as in many overseas countries and regions, operating a modern communication network that covers the whole nation and connects the world. As the only Chinese telecom operator listed simultaneously on the New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges, China Unicom holds a fundamental, pillar, strategic and pioneering position in the national economy. Boasting features of technology intensity, nationwide full-network operation and economies of scale, it provides solid support for the digital transformation of all industries.
As a leading player in China’s communications sector, China Unicom plays an indispensable role in basic communication services. It also actively promotes in-depth integration of education and technological innovation, carries out joint research projects with universities, focuses on cutting-edge communication technologies, and drives technological innovation and breakthroughs.
The National Graduate College for Elite Engineers of Southeast University is committed to breaking through key industrial technical bottlenecks via industry-education integration and university-enterprise cooperation, and cultivating high-caliber engineering talents with global vision and innovative capabilities. Going forward, the College will further deepen cooperation with China Unicom. Centering on cutting-edge fields including network communication, cybersecurity, industrial internet, smart city, smart education, artificial intelligence, big data analytics and the Internet of Things, the two sides will build platforms such as the Technical Center forElite Engineers to jointly foster more interdisciplinary leading talents with outstanding innovation prowess, and make greater contributions to advancing the digital transformation of China’s communications industry and society at large.
