A warm welcome to my dear colleagues and fellow participants in the Asian University Presidents Forum 2008! AUPF is a cooperative effort among Asian universities which offers an opportunity for presidents and other senior administrators of the member institutions to exchange creative ideas and share rich experiences. The past 6 forums have greatly proved and developed the value and significance of AUPF. This year’s forum with the theme “Education and Employment; International Communication; University Culture” will help us farther on the way of Asian university cooperation. It will also mark a new beginning of more all-around collaborative efforts among the member institutions in the future. This year Anhui University is celebrating her 80th anniversary. I am very honored that our university can host the Asian University Presidents Forum upon this important occasion. I believe with all of the distinguished guests’ presence and witness, our anniversary celebration will be more meaningful and splendid. I am certain that the kind advice and suggestions from all the guests will shine the way ahead to the development of our university.