On December 9, 2025, a delegation from Fudan University—including Director Kui Su and Deputy Director Jie Ding from the International Students Office, faculty member Yanjun Zhu, and more than 30 international students from nearly 20 countries such as Germany, Italy, Russia, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, and Malaysia—visited the Asia Simulation Federation (ASIASIM). The delegation was received by ASIASIM Secretary-General Jingnong Weng and members of the Secretariat.

First Stop: Exploring an International Science and Technology Organization

International science and technology organizations are a vital component of global science and technology governance. The first stop of the visit brought the Fudan University delegation to the Secretariat of the Asia Simulation Federation. Secretary-General Jingnong Weng provided a detailed introduction to the federation’s founding background, member countries, vision, core missions, and cutting-edge layout. Faculty and students actively engaged in discussions, asked questions, and collectively viewed ASIASIM’s English promotional video, gaining in-depth insight into the federation’s philosophy of proactively shaping the future through simulation technology and fostering scientific research, industrial collaboration, and cross-border projects via an international platform. The delegation subsequently toured the Beihang Hangzhou International Campus, expressing admiration for its pleasant environment and well-equipped teaching facilities, and later shared a meal together at the student cafeteria.

Second Stop: Experiencing the Charm of Technological Innovation

In line with the interests of the visiting delegation, ASIASIM mobilized its member organizations to offer an immersive experience of cutting-edge technology. The group visited the Hangzhou AI Town, with a highlight stop at ASIASIM member company Pimax Technology (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd, a leading enterprise in high-end VR equipment development. Renowned for its technological innovation, Pimax provided students with immersive experiences in simulated driving, flight, and diving scenarios, allowing them to vividly experience the realism of virtual simulation and artificial intelligence technologies.

The delegation then visited the China Yuan Gu Hang Gang Science And Technology Building, one of the “Top Ten Technological Landmarks of Hangzhou,” and toured the Metaverse Application Experience Center. There, participants explored a range of digital immersive scenarios including smart homes, fashion design, and television broadcasting, gaining a firsthand understanding of the deep integration between metaverse technologies and smart living.

Students described the AI Tour of Hangzhou as highly rewarding. Some noted that the visit revealed the vast imaginative potential of AI in the real world and offered a tangible sense of the future that technology brings to everyday life. Others remarked that Hangzhou is not only a “city of the future,” but also a living blueprint where talent, research, and industry converge to drive a new wave of technological transformation. This visit not only built a bridge for Fudan University faculty and students to better appreciate Hangzhou’s technological strength and industrial vitality, but also strengthened collaboration between universities and international organizations through diverse and interactive exchanges. It contributed meaningfully to international engagement and the cultivation of globally minded talent.