The delegation of young scholars from high-end think tanks in 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries pose for a group photo in front of a calla lily-shaped building, the symbol of the Optics Valley of China. [Photo provided to chinaopticsvalley.com]

On the afternoon of May 27, a delegation of 16 young scholars from high-end think tanks in 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries visited the Wuhan Institute of New Energy, located in the East Lake High-tech Development Zone (also known as Optics Valley of China, or OVC) and held discussions with representatives from local enterprises, seeking cooperation opportunities.

During the discussion session, Ambassador Liang Yu from the American and Caribbean affairs department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Chinese government seeks to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

"Today's visit was very impressive. I saw many advanced technologies from new energy companies and witnessed China's determination and capability in responding to environmental changes. China is willing to share development opportunities with countries around the world," Liang added.

Young scholars from the delegation take photos as they visit a local manufacturing workshop in Wuhan. [Photo provided to chinaopticsvalley.com]

On the same day, Liu Chunlin, director of OVC's foreign affairs bureau, chaired a meeting in which representatives from enterprises including HGTECH engaged in face-to-face exchanges with the delegates, discussing in-depth issues related to product performance and localization.

OVC companies exchange insights with delegates at a meeting held on May 27 in the valley. [Photo provided to chinaopticsvalley.com]

The delegation's visit to Wuhan continued until May 28. During this period, they also participated in the China-Latin America Think Tank Seminar at Hubei University and visited the Institute of Hydrobiology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as local museums.