On December 14, the Pujiang Financial Forum : “Financial Powerhouse RUCtime” was held at Renmin University of China’s Suzhou Campus. Co-organized by the Pujiang Finance Forum Council, Renmin University Alumni Association, and other institutions, the forum centered on the theme “Financial Technology Innovation vs.Deepening Financial Services,” attracting over500 representatives fromgovernment, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors. Ma Huaide, President of Renmin University of China, and Gu Haidong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of Suzhou, attended and delivered speeches.

Ma Huaide has emphasized that high-quality financial development is integral to the overall advancement of Chinese modernization. He highlighted the university’s strengths in interdisciplinary integration and artificial intelligence, advocating for theoretical, collaborative, and open innovation to support the development of the Yangtze River Delta as a financial hub and contribute to global financial governance. Gu Haidong stated that Suzhou will continue to deepen the integration of technology and finance, optimize the business environment, and contribute“Suzhou’s strength”to building a financial powerhouse.

During the forum, Wu Xiaoqiu, former Vice President of Renmin University of China and Dean of the National Institute of Financial Research, delivered a keynote speech. Wang Wen, Dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, released the report “Vision 2050: Financial Powerhouse—China and the World.”Parallel sessions facilitated in-depth discussions on topics such as “How Financial Innovation Drives Technological Innovation”and“Theoretical Innovation in Technology Finance and Equity Investment Practices.”

Since its inception in 2008, the Pujiang Finance Forum has adhered to its founding principles of “ideological leadership, alumni collaboration, national service, as well as openness and inclusiveness.” It has become a vital platform connecting alumni, bridging policy and practice, and linking theory with industry. Together with the "Yanshan Forum" and the "Zhonghuan Forum," it forms the "Financial Powerhouse RUCtime"series of flagship events.