IBM, Top Chinese Universities Launch Research BodyThe global computer giant IBM and China's elite Qinghua University and Beijing University jointly established a research institute early this month.IBM will provide equipment, researchers and most of the operating expenses, while the Chinese partners will be responsible for office buildings, labs, teachers and students. A special committee composed of people from the both sides has been formed to manage the institute, which will mainly focus on e- business. The administration of the institute will be handled by the two schools. The two sides will share the intellectual property rights of the achievements. "It's a good opportunity for us to cooperate with the well- known international company," said Gong Ke, vice-president of Qinghua. |
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