In the past 40 years since its establishment, SZU has adhered to the motto of "self-reliance, self-discipline and self-improvement," followed the Special Administrative Region (SAR), reformed with determination and developed rapidly, and in a relatively short period, it has formed a complete talent training system from bachelor's degree, master's degree to doctoral degree, as well as a multi-level system of scientific research and social service, and formed the characteristics of "SAR University, Window University, and Experimental University." It has formed the characteristics of a "Special Administrative Region, Window University, and Experimental University." It has cultivated nearly 300,000 innovative and entrepreneurial talents of various types, more than 95% rooted in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and the Macao Bay Area, making essential contributions to developing the Special Administrative Region and the country's modernization. Primarily since entering the new era, SZU has implemented the development strategy of high-level university construction and become one of the fastest progressing universities in the mainland, with its comprehensive strength being rapidly improved in all aspects and its reforms in the areas of innovative and entrepreneurial talents cultivation and personnel management system being at the forefront of the country. SZU has become a high-level comprehensive university with distinctive features, muscular strength, a good reputation, and significant influence at home and abroad.

Furthermore, we continue to advance research and application in key technology areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. We have built the world's first fully autonomous and controllable distributed core system that supports hundreds of millions of users and high-concurrency transactions. We are the first commercial bank in the country to be certified as a high-tech enterprise by the national government. Since our establishment, the proportion of technology personnel at our bank has consistently remained above 50%. The annual research and development expenses have accounted for about 10% of the revenue. In total, we have applied for more than 3,600 patents for inventions. Additionally, our bank has fully open-sourced its main technological achievements domestically and internationally. By connecting with partners, we aim to build an open and mutually beneficial digital inclusive finance ecosystem. Our bank ranks among the top 100 in the Chinese banking sector and the top 1000 banks globally. The renowned independent research firm Forrester has defined us as a world-leading digital bank.