On the afternoon of May 25, Geolight (Beijing Gangzhen Technology Co., Ltd.) and the Institute of Disaster Prevention held an online signing ceremony via video conference for a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement. Attendees from Geolight included Chairman Zhuang Cantao, Chief Engineer Researcher Xue Bing, Technical Manager Zhu Xiaoyi, Marketing & Service Manager Zhou Yinxing, Deputy Manager Wu Weiyuan, and university-enterprise liaisons Zhang Yuzi and Lü Xinyang. Representatives from the Institute of Disaster Prevention were Shi Feng, Deputy Party Secretary presiding over Party Committee work, Ren Yunsheng, Vice President in charge of administrative work, Vice Presidents Guo Xun and Hong Li, together with heads of relevant functional departments. Chairman Zhuang Cantao and Secretary Shi Feng delivered speeches and witnessed the signing on behalf of their respective sides, while Vice President Guo Xun of the institute presided over the meeting.
In his address, Mr. Zhuang stated that the signing of this strategic cooperation agreement constitutes an important measure to implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on emergency management, earthquake prevention, disaster mitigation and relief, as well as relevant important instructions and directives. Closely aligning with urgent industrial demands, Geolight and the Institute of Disaster Prevention will give full play to their respective strengths, boost industry-university-research integration, and deepen coordinated development between the two sides. This agreement bears great significance for in-depth scientific research, high-caliber talent cultivation and improved industrial service capacity.
During the signing ceremony, both sides reached consensus to carry out all-round deep cooperation in seismic monitoring, equipment R&D and manufacturing, and talent training based on resource sharing and mutual growth, with a focus on collaborative education. Key joint initiatives include co-building a marine geophysical observation station and a seismic instrument maintenance service center, jointly providing operation & maintenance services for seismic instruments, and delivering professional training for seismic industry practitioners. The two parties will work hand in hand to make greater contributions to the high-quality development of earthquake prevention, disaster mitigation and emergency management undertakings.
Moving forward, relevant departments of both sides will conduct targeted docking and establish a regular communication mechanism to refine and implement all clauses of the Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement. Through sincere collaboration and joint efforts, the two sides will deliver broader and higher-quality services for national earthquake disaster reduction and emergency management.