Relying on the international background of HKU and development advantages of Coastal Region, ZIRI aims to strengthen the communication with the world's top universities and research institutions, and develops the conditions and mechanism for international cooperation. Building the international exchange platform which is dedicated to managing and maintaining the exchanges and cooperation between ZIRI and universities, research institutions and international organizations at home and abroad, providing a multi-dimensional and multi-level international platform for ZIRI's teachers and students, and enhancing the international standing of ZIRI and HKU while acquiring the most advanced science and technology.