Nokia has signed a partnership with the Tsinghua University in order to make possible a wide range of researches concerning mobile phone technology. The agreement combines the studies of the Chinese University with the experience of the world leader mobile phone producer.

This research framework is meant to bring technological development not only for Asia, but for the entire world. Moreover, Nokia and Tsinghua will conduct joint research projects that will take place over a long period of time.

The partnership will bring great opportunities to the Chinese University, as Professor Zhisheng Niu, Vice Dean of the School of Information Science and Technology at Tsinghua, considers: "In some ways, the future of mobile technology is the future of all technology in China. In addition, a world-class communications network is essential to breakthroughs in all areas of science and technology research, rendering mobile technology doubly important." Moreover, he stated the importance of this partnership: "With this announcement, therefore, Nokia is not only promoting research in its own fields, it is actively facilitating and supporting an entire culture of innovation".

The research will concern wireless and Internet possibilities for Asia, as well as mechanics and hardware solutions for multimedia communications. Dr. Bob Iannucci, Nokia Senior Vice President and Head of NRC commented on the future of the collaboration that "This new agreement gives us an opportunity to partner with an acknowledged leader in information technology and engineering. The establishment of NRC's first joint research facility in Asia further reinforces the commitment to our open innovation model - which has served us and our collaborators well in the US and Europe over the last eighteen months".

Tsinghua University is one of the best universities in China. At this time, it has more than 50 departments in 13 schools that offer a wide variety of studies. As part of the collaboration, 20 Nokia researchers will be working with 30 professors and 50 students from the University.