Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –
On May 8, 2025, in Moscow, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, strategic agreements were signed between the National Research University Higher School of Economics and two of China’s largest universities, Peking University and Tsinghua University. The ceremony was attended by HSE Rector Nikita Anisimov, Tsinghua University Party Committee Secretary Qiu Yong, and Peking University President Gong Qihuang. The signing took place as part of the official visit of the Chinese delegation to Russia, timed to coincide with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.
The agreements will be an important step in the development of a strategic partnership between Russia and China aimed at creating a unified scientific space and institutional strengthening of the BRICS association. Particular emphasis is placed on fundamental disciplines, reflecting the desire of both countries to support advanced research that lays the foundation for technological breakthroughs.
The agreement between HSE and Peking University is dedicated to the development of scientific cooperation in the field of natural sciences: physics, chemistry, and advanced materials. The universities agreed to implement a joint research project, “Development of highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.” The project became one of the winners of the HSE competition “International academic cooperation” The Higher School of Economics is participating in it Scientific and educational laboratory of quantum nanoelectronics Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics named after A.N. Tikhonov.
HSE and Peking University also signed an agreement to create a BRICS Research Platform. This is a joint scientific space within which Russian and Chinese researchers will analyze key areas of scientific work, the activities of multilateral institutions, global governance processes, and interactions between Russia and China in the field of international relations.
The Higher School of Economics signed a cooperation agreement with Tsinghua University aimed at developing academic, cultural and educational ties. This will create a basis for implementing joint programs, including scientific, student exchange, etc.
HSE University is one of the leading Russian universities today, focused on developing a comprehensive Russian-Chinese partnership. The Higher School of Economics cooperates with more than 40 leading educational and scientific organizations in China. The university offers many bachelor’s, master’s and professional retraining programs focused on studying and working with China. About 1,300 HSE students study Chinese, more than 300 students from China study at HSE, including on exchange programs.
HSE plans to expand cooperation formats and launch new initiatives with universities and research centers in China, focusing on the development of fundamental sciences and strengthening international scientific dialogue.
Nikita Anisimov, Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics
“The Higher School of Economics and Chinese universities are already linked by successful joint work, and recently, during the visit of the HSE delegation to China, we reached an agreement on further expansion of this partnership. We are confident that our new agreements with Peking University and Tsinghua University will not only help expand bilateral ties and enrich science in its advanced areas, but will also give an additional impetus to further deepening Russian-Chinese cooperation in general. It is noteworthy that the BRICS dimension is now added to our scientific interaction with Chinese partners: the countries of the association play a key role in the formation of a new multipolar global architecture, and their interaction and influence on the international situation require comprehensive, deep expert understanding.”
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