British university seeks links with Chinese carmaker

As part of its focus on China, Britain's Coventry University signed a series of agreements with the Chinese private carmaker Geely at the university's 175th anniversary celebration in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in early November. As a result, both parties are to join hands on talent development, recruitment and auto industry research.

The goal of the agreements is to nurture young talent, with a global vision, top skills and cross-cultural experience, for automotive manufacturing.

"We're delighted to be extending and strengthening our ties in China through the agreements we signed in Shenzhen," says David Pilsbury, deputy vice-chancellor for international development at Coventry University.