Gathering Wisdom in Qinling, Passing the Torch Forward — Chengdu University of Technology 70th Anniversary Global Flag Relay (Shaanxi Station) Successfully Held at Xi'an Intelligent Remanufacturing Research Institute

On the afternoon of December 20, 2025, under clear skies in the ancient city of Xi'an, a gathering of intellect and camaraderie—the Chengdu University of Technology (CDUT) 70th Anniversary Global Flag Relay (Shaanxi Station) and 2026 New Year Welcome Conference—was grandly held at the Xi'an Intelligent Remanufacturing Research Institute in the Xi'an Economic and Technological Development Zone. Nearly 100 alumni representatives based in Shaanxi came together to reminisce about their alma mater, discuss new plans for development, and present a profound tribute from the land of Shaanxi to CDUT's 70th anniversary through a unique format featuring scientific innovation reports and the flag relay.

At 14:00, the conference officially commenced with the passionate singing of the CDUT anthem. Tang Qingli, Deputy Secretary of the CDUT Party Committee, delivered a cordial greeting to the Shaanxi alumni on behalf of the university, highly commending the effective work of the Shaanxi Alumni Association and the remarkable achievements of the alumni. He reviewed the university's 70-year journey, shared the latest progress in its "Double First-Class" initiative, and earnestly expressed hope that alumni would continue to uphold the university's motto, strengthen connections, deepen cooperation, and jointly contribute greater strength to the development of their alma mater and national construction. Secretary Tang's heartfelt speech deeply moved and inspired all alumni present.

Wang Chunchang, President of the CDUT Alumni Service Center, expressed gratitude for the cultivation received from the alma mater and highly affirmed the unity and striving spirit of the Shaanxi alumni. Subsequently, the conference announced the establishment of the CDUT Shaanxi Alumni Service Center and simultaneously launched the Youth Innovation Development Committee and the Expert Committee, marking a new phase of systematic and professional development for alumni organization in Shaanxi.

Pu Cong, representing the Youth Innovation Development Committee, stated in his speech that the committee would dedicate itself to building a platform for communication and entrepreneurship among young alumni, stimulating innovative vitality. Representatives of the Expert Committee emphasized in their addresses that they would pool the wisdom of alumni experts from various fields to provide intellectual support for local development and alumni enterprises, jointly serving society. The launch of these two committees signifies that the construction of Shaanxi's alumni organization has entered a new stage of systematization and specialization, forming a new tri-driven pattern of "service, innovation, and think tank."

A brief handover ceremony was also held during the conference. The Chengdu-Shanxi Army Tianyuan Intelligent Manufacturing Football Team presented the championship medal, symbolizing unity and honor, to the President, and presented team flags to President Wang Chunchang, the team sponsor, and alumnus Jing Ningtao, in gratitude for their strong support of alumni cultural and sports activities.

Following this, the solemn flag relay ceremony brought the event to a climax. Witnessed by Deputy Secretary Tang Qingli and all alumni representatives, the representative of the Gansu Alumni Service Center solemnly passed the university flag, carrying the deep affection of countless alumni, to the representative of the Shaanxi Alumni Service Center. This was not only a relay across geographical space but also a continuation and promotion of the university motto, "Exploring Truth, Achieving through Engineering," in the northwestern region.

With the flag fluttering, the subsequent group photo and gift presentation session for the alma mater saw all attending alumni neatly line up outdoors, forming the patterns "70" and "CDUT" in a highly creative group photo, demonstrating their deepest blessings for their alma mater.

After the group photo, the sharing and presentation sessions by alumni enterprises and individuals were equally brilliant, showcasing the formidable innovative strength of the "Chengdu-Shanxi Army" and alumni across the country in fields such as high-end manufacturing, geological engineering, and disaster prevention and mitigation.

 · Shaanxi Tianyuan Intelligent Remanufacturing Co., Ltd. presented to the alumni its solution for a full-industry-chain operational system—from mining equipment recovery and remanufacturing production to rental and sales services—in the field of metal composite additive manufacturing and intelligent complete sets of remanufacturing equipment, highlighting its industrial ambition to "reshape the value of equipment throughout its lifecycle."

· Xi'an Jingwei Drilling Tool Manufacturing Co., Ltd. reviewed its glorious history as a pioneer in the mining diamond compact bit industry, demonstrating its independent innovation capability across the entire industry chain, from core raw materials to construction guidance.

· Shaanxi Zhongke Trenchless Technology Co., Ltd. shared its multiple domestic records and classic engineering cases in ultra-long-distance, complex stratum directional drilling and crossing, reflecting its technological leadership in specialized construction.

· Alumnus Gu Zhengzhong, with his presentation titled "1956 and Its Extension,"深情回顾了母校历史与精神传承, sharing stories from interviews with over 70 alumni.

· Professor Huang Yong (Xinjiang University, Chengdu University of Technology) systematically reported on the R&D breakthroughs and wide application of "green, low-carbon, in-situ soil solidification materials." His "turning soil into gold" technology provides innovative solutions for "zero-waste cities" and green infrastructure.

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· Xiong Qingyuan, Chairman of Sichuan Yuande Safety Equipment Co., Ltd., elaborated on how the "IoT + Disaster Monitoring" early warning system achieves "zero missed alarms" through edge pre-computing, successfully issuing warnings in multiple geological disasters to protect people's lives and property.

· Guo Chaochao from the Alumni Association Sustainable Development Office reported on the direction and achievements of the alumni association's sustainable development work, focusing on "transformation of scientific and technological achievements" and "supporting high-quality alumni enterprises," aiming to build a development community between the alma mater and its alumni.

· Dr. Dou Zengqiang from Xi'an Jiuzhi Measurement and Control showcased the company's proprietary core technologies in microseismic monitoring and rockburst intelligent early warning, along with their successful applications in major national projects such as the Sichuan-Tibet Railway.

· Finally, a deeply emotional poetry recitation, "We Are Upholding CDUT's Glory in Shaanxi," expressed the shared sentiments of all Shaanxi-based alumni.

This conference was not only a successful prelude to the university's anniversary celebrations but also a grand event that demonstrated the scientific and innovative strength of the CDUT community, deepened emotional bonds among alumni, and stimulated momentum for collaborative development. It profoundly illustrates that CDUT alumni, spread across various regions, are upholding the glory of their alma mater through practical actions in all walks of life, coalescing into a significant force driving social progress.