Universities in China, South and Southeast Asia form alliance

KUNMING - Over 100 universities from China, South Asia and Southeast Asia have formed an alliance to enhance regional cooperation on higher education.

The alliance includes 45 top Chinese universities, such as Renmin University of China and Fudan University. Other members of the alliance come from 14 South and Southeast Asian countries, including India, Thailand and Singapore.

The alliance will hold presidents' forums on a regular basis to share their experiences in school administration, establish a resource-sharing platform, launch talent-cultivation programs and set up joint laboratories to promote international cooperation on scientific research.