Build MSAR as education hub to connect world
China DailyAn aerial view of the Macao SAR showing the modern skyline in July. In April 2024, China held a forum to promote cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, encompassing areas such as trade, investment, and healthcare, which enhanced the role of Macao as a service and cooperation platform. Given this backdrop, how can Macao's higher education institutions further enhance their role in promoting relations between China and Portuguese-speaking countries? In the specific context of Macao, there are important opportunities to harness the potential of epistemic communities and foster more meaningful relationships between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. One promising approach could be the establishment of university consortia that bring together institutions from Macao, the Chinese mainland and Portuguese-speaking countries, with the institutional support of Forum Macao.