On November 5th, the seventh annual meeting of Hainan University’s International Advisory Board was convened. Over the past year, the Board has empowered the university’s development, yielding notable achievements in talent cultivation, academic disciplines, scientific research, and international collaboration. It has also enhanced the global influence of higher education institutions in the Hainan Free Trade Port. Moving forward, the Board will further strengthen its partnership with the university, sharing cutting-edge achievements and innovative ideas. During the event, the International Advisory Board appointed experts Felix Dapare Dakora, Mohamed Firouz Asnan, and Tang Ningyu as new members.