The China–Mongolia Joint “Mozi” Laboratory was officially inaugurated.

On April 2, 2025, the China–Mongolia Joint “Mozi” Laboratory was officially put into operation at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Transportation of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).

This laboratory holds strategic importance as it makes a valuable contribution to training internationally competitive professionals and engineers in the transport and logistics sectors, in alignment with the Government of Mongolia’s “Port Revival” policy.

The laboratory was established within the framework of a four-party Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2023, involving the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), the Belt and Road International Development Academy (BRI), Liaoning Railway Vocational and Technical College (LNRVTC) of China, and the Midwest Asia branch of China Railway First Group.

The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Liu Yacong, Director of the Belt and Road International Development Academy; Prof. Zhao Ming, Vice President of Liaoning Railway Vocational and Technical College; Mr. Zhang Jingdou, Director of the Mongolia branch of China Railway First Group; Prof. T. Namnan, Rector of MUST; Dr., Assoc. Prof. N. Purevdorj, Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Transportation; along with faculty, researchers, and student representatives involved in the project.

In his remarks, MUST Rector Dr. T. Namnan highlighted, “The Mozi Laboratory not only establishes a modern, technology-based learning environment but also serves as a strong bridge for cooperation in education and science between Mongolia and China.”

Zhao Ming, Vice President of Liaoning Railway Vocational and Technical College:
“The Mozi Laboratory is not only the result of our joint efforts, but also a concrete manifestation of the deepening educational cooperation between China and Mongolia. We will develop this laboratory into a platform for training highly skilled professionals at the international level, and into an integrated hub for training, research, and cooperation.”

He also outlined five key areas in which the Mozi Laboratory is intended to develop:

• A platform for training internationally skilled professionals

• A bridge for collaboration among institutions and enterprises

• An integrated platform for joint programs and curriculum development

• A foundation for credit-recognized joint academic programs

• A new arena for deepening cultural understanding and exchange

N. Purevdorj, Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Transportation (MUST):
“This newly opened laboratory represents a foundational step toward elevating the quality of education in railway and logistics engineering in Mongolia and aligning it with international programs. I am confident that this collaboration will continue to grow and serve as a concrete example of the strong friendship between Mongolia and China.”

To establish the Mozi Laboratory, more than 100 units of equipment across 24 types, valued at approximately 1.2 billion MNT, have been provided.

These include:

• Electric and diesel locomotive driving simulators (models HXD3C and HXN3)

• Locomotive operation simulation software

• High-performance computers

• 75-inch smart boards and multimedia displays

• Fully equipped logistics training tools and equipment

The laboratory’s operation provides students with a hands-on training environment that fosters internationally recognized skills, enhances MUST’s educational capacity, elevates engineering education to a new level, and has the potential to serve as a model for bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Office of Administration of School of Mechanical Engineering and Transportation

April 2, 2025