Delegation from Supreme People’s Court visits UM

A delegation led by Mao Zhonghua, vice president of the Supreme People’s Court, visited the University of Macau (UM) to learn about its development and achievements in science and education. The delegation was warmly received by Yonghua Song, rector of UM.

Song gave the delegation an overview of UM’s history and development, and highlighted that the university is committed to nurturing talent who love the country and Macao and producing more research results to help the Macao SAR promote economic diversification and integrate into national development. Accompanied by UM representatives, the delegation visited the University Gallery and the Wu Yee Sun Library.

The delegation also visited the UM Faculty of Law (FLL) and held discussions with its representatives. Tong Io Cheng, dean of FLL, gave an overview of the recent developments and achievements of the faculty, including the establishment of the Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the training programme for Chinese senior judges. The delegation highly appreciated the centre’s work and the overall development of FLL, and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation between UM and the Research Office of the Supreme People’s Court.