On September 20, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Zhou Limin attended and delivered remarks at the China-Sweden Young Scientists Exchange and the 2025-2026 Chinese Government Award Ceremony for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Sweden. Mr. Huang Liqiong, Counsellor in charge of education affairs at the Embassy, and nearly 70 students and scholars from nine Swedish universities attended the event.

Ambassador Zhou congratulated the award recipients and encouraged them to pursue innovation and excellence, actively engage with the forefront of international academia, and contribute to China-Sweden exchanges and cooperation in education, science and technology. He also encouraged them to advance national development and contribute to the well-being of humanity through scientific and technological innovation.

Current and previous award recipients, supervisors, review panel experts, and representatives from the Embassy’s education and science and technology sections shared their insights and exchanged views on enhancing young scientists’ research capabilities and promoting cooperation on China-Sweden science and technology projects.