Group 1 - The "China-Latin America Agricultural Education and Technology Innovation Alliance" (hereinafter referred to as "the Alliance") has formed a robust ecosystem covering 15 countries and gathering 78 member units, with over 200 inter-institutional cooperation agreements signed [1][2] - The Alliance, initiated by South China Agricultural University, is a non-governmental, non-profit, open, and international multilateral cooperation platform aimed at promoting collaboration in talent cultivation, scientific research, technology promotion, cultural exchange, and policy research between China and Latin American countries [2] - The Alliance has established two sub-alliances: the China-Brazil Agricultural and Forestry Education Technology Innovation Alliance and the China-Latin America Soybean Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, along with four overseas technology stations in Colombia, Ecuador, and Cuba [2] Group 2 - The Alliance has launched six overseas joint research bases or demonstration gardens, including the China-Cuba Rice Joint Research Center and the Brazil Longping Soybean Breeding Base, and has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the National University of Colombia to initiate the construction of the "China-Latin America International Joint College" [2] - The Alliance aims to address global challenges such as food security and climate change by enhancing integrated construction and promoting the deep integration of the "education chain, innovation chain, industry chain, and talent chain" [3] - The focus will be on food security and sustainable development, creating replicable and scalable "comprehensive solutions," while strengthening standardized and institutionalized construction to enhance the Alliance's cohesion and international influence [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need for a closer integration of education, technology, and talent development in China, as outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan [1] - From 2022 to 2024, China's innovation talent development index is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 16.20%, indicating a steady increase in the scale of innovative talent [1] - Beijing has established a multi-tiered selection system for high-level talent, having trained over 3,000 high-level professionals in fields such as artificial intelligence and biomedicine [1] Group 2 - There is a significant gap in the alignment between higher education and industry needs, with outdated professional settings and curriculum systems leading to a mismatch in talent supply [2] - The concentration of quality educational resources in certain regions exacerbates the difficulty for central and western regions in attracting and cultivating innovative talent [2] - Companies are encouraged to increase R&D investment and collaborate with educational institutions to create a seamless connection between talent training and industry demands [2]