About President Professor Yihuai Gao
Professor Yihuai Gao, the founding President of the Association, graduated from the School of Horticulture at Fujian Agricultural University. In 1986, he received the National Invention Award of China. By 1992, he had been named one of China's 50 outstanding young scientists. His research has been promoted in 27 provinces and cities across China through the National Spark Program.
In 1998, Professor Gao founded Alpha Group, successfully transforming his scientific research into a thriving business enterprise in the health industry. The company, guided by its vision of better healthier lives for all, has flourished and become a prominent leader in its field.
President Gao holds several key positions: Co-director of the Alpha-Massey Natural Nutraceutical Research Centre at Massey University in New Zealand; Dean of the Tongji-Alpha Natural Medicine Research Institute at Tongji University in China; Expert for the China Association for Science and Technology’s Special Program; Deputy Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; and Chairman of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Steering Committee for newly returned overseas Chinese.
In May 2017, President Gao was awarded the "Special Recognition Award for Contribution to New Zealand–China Relations" by the New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA).
The New Zealand China Association for Promotion of Economy and Science (the Association) has now existed for 20 years. These two decades have been marked by trials and challenges, responsibility and mission, pride and honour. On the occasion of the Association’s 20th anniversary in New Zealand, I would like to sincerely thank the leaders and partners at all levels who have shown great support for the Association over the years.
Economic globalisation and the trend of world economic integration will present limitless opportunities for economic development and enterprise growth. New Zealand is a pioneer among developed nations in fostering relations with China.
The Association is a product of economic growth in conjunction with scientific and technological advancement. We are committed to helping enterprises build innovation hubs that maximise the value of their efforts. With science and technology innovation as a guiding principle, and with economic prosperity and win-win cooperation as our goals, the Association will leverage its collective strengths, safeguard the interests of its members, stimulate social progress and continuously pursue innovation.
