American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) signed an agreement on Sept. 15 to collaborate on scientific research into the peaceful uses of nuclear power. Lu Kun, Vice Director of ASIPP told the signing ceremony via video, that “through this agreement, AUB and ASIPP will carry out more detailed collaborating activities, from fusion and plasma research, to students training and scientists’ exchange.” Bilal Nsouli, director general of the Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission, spoke of how the initiative will open new doors for future regional leaders to receive a high-quality education in science and technology. Other scholars and officials from the two countries were present to mark the occasion.