On October 13, Mr. Jonathan Brasnett, Consul General of Canada in Chongqing, visited West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCH). Party Secretary Cheng Yongzhong, Executive Vice Dean Wang Kunjie, and directors from relevant administrative departments attended the meeting.

In his remarks, Party Secretary Cheng noted that the founding of WCH is deeply rooted in a historical connection with the Canadian medical community. WCH has maintained long-standing friendly ties with leading Canadian universities and medical institutions, and several Canadian dignitaries have visited the hospital over the years, forging a strong bond of medical cooperation between the two sides. He announced that WCH will establish a West China-Canada Overseas Center in Toronto and is leading the effort to form a China-Canada Hospital Alliance. He expressed the hope that the Consulate General would provide support in advancing practical cooperation in medicine, personnel exchanges, and research projects between China and Canada.

Consul General Brasnett expressed his gratitude for the warm reception. He stated that the Consulate General will fully leverage its role as a bridge to further explore collaboration opportunities between WCH and Canadian medical institutions. He pledged active support for the establishment of the West China-Canada Overseas Center in Toronto and for advancing personnel exchanges and research collaboration between the two sides.

During the meeting, the two parties held thorough discussions and pragmatic consultations on the follow-up implementation of China-Canada medical exchanges. After the meeting, Consul General Brasnett and his delegation, accompanied by Executive Vice Dean Wang Kunjie, toured the History Museum.