On October 22, 2024, Professor Liu Yajie andDr. Knut Morten Okstad from the Arctic University of Norway visited Modern Facility Fishery Research Institute, Weifang University and Conqueren Leading Fresh Science & Technology Inc., Ltd. Zhao Weihong, member of the party committee and vice president of the university, met with the guests, and Yu Tian, secretary of the party committee of the College of Biology and Oceanography, Xu Ruirui, dean of the college, and Professor Yu Hairui took part in the discussion and exchange.

Zhao Weihong expressed a warm welcome toProfessor. Liu Yajie and his team and introduced the schooling characteristics of WeifangUniversity's Modern Facility Fishery Research Institute and the regional economic development of Weifang, especially the current situation of production, learning and research in the discipline of modern marine fishery. She hoped that the two sides can strengthen the salmon industry cooperation, further expand the depth and breadth of cooperation, and realize win-win development！

During the visit to the Salmon Trout Joint Research Center in the School of College of biology and Oceanography the two sides held an in-depth discussion on the construction of a high-quality salmon industry chain, scientific research, and talent cultivation, as well as other issues of common concern. The exchange promoted the cooperative relationship between our company and the Arctic University of Norway.

After the symposium, Professor Liu Yajie gave an academic report titled "Analysis of the Value Chain of Norwegian Salmon". She conducted an in-depth analysis of the value chain composition of Norwegian salmon, comprehensively demonstrated the operation mechanism and competitive advantages of the Norwegian salmon industry, and profoundly expounded on the economic benefits, environmental impact, and sustainable development strategies of the Norwegian salmon industry by applying advanced methods such as microeconomic principles, bioeconomic models, and econometric analysis. This academic report has provided a valuable platform for the Modern Facility Fishery Research Institute of Weifang University andConqueren Leading Fresh Science & Technology Inc., Ltd. to understand the latest developments in international fisheries, and has facilitated international academic exchanges and cooperation in the field of marine fisheries.