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COLLEGE OF ASIAN SCHOLARS’ VISITED MI, FEB 18, 2015

MI, KHON KAEN, 18 February 2015 – Thirty undergraduates who major in trade from the College of Asian Scholars along with their professor, Dr. Arthit Chutchaipolrut, visited Mekong Institute (MI) Residential Training Center to learn more about trade in the context of AEC. 

Giving them a fresh glance at AEC, MI Director, Dr. Watcharas Leelawath stated that “Doors of opportunities will swing wide open after the community is integrated into the AEC…not only will it boost economy, but it will also increase competitiveness among the region.” After Dr. Watcharas’ presentation, Ms. Pornwilai Pumira, Associate Program Manager, explained MI’s role in contributing to the economic cooperation and development in the GMS. 

The students eagerly showed interest in the discussions and actively participated during the question and answer session. To conclude the visit, they were taken on a facility tour.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.