IChemE confirms new plans for China
Professor Richard Darton, IChemE President, outlined the Institution's Chinese strategy in his speech at the Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineers meeting: "Chemical Engineering is a global profession and IChemE must play a leadership role in supporting chemical engineers wherever they are.
"IChemE is well placed to support the Chinese chemical engineering community in three areas: professional standards; promoting best practice in process and environmental safety; and creating the framework to encourage the technical innovation required to address challenges in areas like water, health, energy and the environment.
"IChemE has long been recognized for its ability to qualify competent chemical engineers. We believe in the value of publicly recognizing exemplary standards of professionalism and ability through the award of the Chartered Chemical Engineer qualification," he added.
Tsaur said that IChemE's efforts in China will be welcomed, given the growing significance of chemical engineering in the country: "We have 5000 sizeable domestic chemical companies in China and a further 1500 international joint ventures.
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