Duan Yong, deputy Party secretary of the Shanghai University, welcomed Ben Carroll, deputy premier of Victoria, Australia and an alumnus of Shanghai University, on Sept 4.

The two sides discussed enhancing educational cooperation between Shanghai University and Victorian institutions.

Duan highlighted the latest developments at the university and its current collaborations with Victorian universities.

Carroll expressed his pleasure at returning to his alma mater and praised the existing collaborations. He noted Victoria's strategic location and rich educational resources, affirming his commitment to further support and promote educational cooperation between the two regions.