ASTRI signs Memorandum of Understanding at the launch ceremony of the 3rd Generation Semiconductor Industry Base in the South

Dr. Frank Tong, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ieong Meikei, Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Daniel Shi, Senior Director, Electronics Components and Mr. Ryan Chung, Director, Chief Technology Officer Office of ASTRI were invited to attend the launch ceremony of the 3rd Generation Semiconductor Industry Base in the South organised by Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology in Dongguan on 30 September.

Ms. Wu Ling, Director of the Strategic Alliance of Innovation and Technology for the 3rd Generation of the Semiconductor Industry remarked, “ Strategically speaking, it is important for us to develop the 3rd generation semiconductor industry so as to re-position China in the international semiconductor industry.”

Mr. Yuan Baocheng, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province said, “As a united enterprise, the partners should be open-minded in making Guangdong into a world-class innovation and technology centre.”

Mr. Cao Jianlin, former Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology remarked, “ China has the largest semiconductor base in terms of technology and talent.   By capitalising on our competitive advantages, we can resolve the issues of preparation and production of key materials and components, thus realising our dream.  I wish you a very successful cooperation.

The plaque unveiling ceremony was officiated by Mr. Cao Jianlin, former Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology and Mr. Yuan Baocheng, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province.  Dr. Frank Tong, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI then signed the strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with representatives from Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan Songshan Lake Management Committee and Dongguan Southern Semiconductor Technology Company.

Dr. Frank Tong, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI remarked, “The signing of the strategic cooperation Memorandum of Understanding facilitates ASTRI to have a close and synergized cooperation with other strategic alliance members of the 3rd generation semiconductor industry to achieve technology breakthrough in the industry. ”

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Mr. Yang Xiaotang, Vice Mayor of The Dongguan Municipal People’s Government (1st from left) , Dr Frank Tong, CEO of ASTRI (3rd from left),  Mr. Liao Bing, Dean of Guangdong Academy of Science (3rd from right), Mr. Li Lin, President of Dongguan University of Technology  (2nd from right)