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21 November 2007
Chinese premier praises NUS 'no walls' culture
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OPEN POLICY: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. His talk at NUS was organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Picture by SCCCI |
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visiting Singapore, expounded on China's opening up policy at the official launch of Business China at NUS. He opened his keynote speech, Only an Open and Inclusive Nation Can Be Strong at NUS (19 Nov) by citing the University’s "no walls" culture:
"NUS has a long history and is internationally renowned. 'Advance knowledge and foster innovation, educate students and nurture talent, in service of country and society.' Guided by this motto, NUS has produced many outstanding graduates well grounded in knowledge and with inquisitive mind. NUS has a 'no walls' culture, that is, no walls around minds and no walls to talent. At its centenary, NUS committed itself to unleashing minds and transforming lives in keeping with the vision of fostering innovation and the spirit of enterprise for the betterment of society. I am convinced that guided by its mission and vision and with its first class faculty, strong scientific research capability and a network of partners around the world, NUS will, through its quality education, contribute more to Singapore, to Asia and to the whole world." |
Among the audience was Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, other dignitaries, NUS President Prof Shih Choon Fong as well as NUS faculty members and students.
Observing that Singapore is one of the three largest financial centres in Asia, he quoted Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew who said that Singapore's greatest asset was trust and confidence of the people, and also the people themselves -- "hardworking, thrifty, eager to learn". Another important cause for Singapore's success was its open policy. "A small country becomes big when it embraces the world. By opening itself to the outside world and drawing upon others' successful practices, Singapore has come a long way in development, with growing international influence," said Premier Wen Jiabao.
China's long-term opening up policy has also brought great benefits to the country. "We are open not only in economy, but also in fields such as science, technology, education and culture," he said.
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