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The AITAA China Chapter Delegation donates THB 1.2 million to AIT

27 Dec 2020
AIT

The AITAA China Chapter Delegation led by Mr Liu Chongming presented two mock cheques to AIT President Dr. Eden Woon: Second instalment of 1,000,000 THB towards the AIT Belt and Road Research Center; Second instalment of 200,000 THB towards the Student Exchange Scholarship Program funded by AIT Chinese Alumni in Thailand.

Dr. Woon briefed the delegation on the preparation and discussion with AITAA China Chapter President Prof. Hu Biliang, about the Belt and Road Initiative Summit and suggested online-in-person hybrid modality or online webinar as alternatives for the in-person summit.

Dr. Wenchao Xue, Assistant Professor, EEM, SERD, and Director of the AIT Belt & Road Research Center, briefed the delegation on the Belt and Road Research Center activities and progress in 2020.

Aashiyana Adhikari, a Master student in Gender and Development Studies from Nepal and a recipient of 2020 Belt and Road Scholarship, expressed her gratitude to the donors.