07 October 2025 – Tsinghua SEA, Bali
Prof. Justin Lin Yifu, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, visited the Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (TSEA) and Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone for a day of academic exchange and exploration. The visit brought together leaders and experts to discuss innovation-driven development, sustainable economic models, and future collaboration opportunities between China and Indonesia. It also underscored Bali’s growing significance as a hub for education, sustainability, and cross-cultural partnership.
The day began at 9:00 AM with a warm reception at the Cloud Lounge of TSEA, where Mega and Mike introduced the Center’s mission and ongoing initiatives. The session featured an engaging dialogue on TSEA’s role as a bridge for knowledge exchange across Asia, followed by a guided campus tour that concluded at the Marketing Gallery.
At the Marketing Gallery, representatives from Kura Kura Bali delivered an insightful presentation on the development of the Special Economic Zone, highlighting its vision of building a sustainable ecosystem for innovation, education, and green growth. The morning continued with a friendly brunch at Abode, where both sides explored potential collaborations in research, policy development, and investment for shared sustainable progress.
In the afternoon, Prof. Lin embarked on a guided Island Tour showcasing Kura Kura Bali’s distinctive natural and cultural assets—from the Three Mountains area and Acs Community Space to the SSBW turtle release site and the Ecotent, a model of eco-friendly living and design. The visit culminated with refreshments at the Ecotent residence, followed by a traditional blessing ceremony at Sakenan Temple, symbolizing harmony between academic vision and Balinese cultural heritage.
By 2:00 PM, Prof. Lin departed for the airport, closing a day filled with meaningful dialogue, cultural appreciation, and a shared commitment to advancing innovation and sustainable development across the region.