Industry-education alliance targets international talent for power equipment sector

The agreement was signed during a seminar in Beijing on Monday that brought together representatives from industry and academia. Leading manufacturers, including Weichai Power, Yuchai Machinery, Changan Automobile, and ZYNP, along with senior administrators from universities and colleges, held in-depth discussions on key topics. These included the competency standard framework for international roles under the "Chinese language plus power equipment" initiative, curriculum development, and the establishment of training bases abroad.

Participants reached consensus on several key areas, laying a foundation for nurturing interdisciplinary international professionals proficient in both Chinese and power equipment expertise.

China's power equipment industry is at a critical stage of global expansion. According to figures released by the General Administration of Customs, the internal combustion engine sector recorded a total import and export volume of $38.74 billion in 2025, representing an 8.38 percent increase year-on-year. Exports alone reached $28.33 billion, marking a 10.61 percent year-on-year rise.