Director, SMU Wee Kim Wee Centre and Associate Professor of Arts and Culture Management (Practice) Kwok Kian Chow described cultural exchange between China and Singapore as "excellent". He also believes opportunities abound. “On the foundation of the excellent array and multiple frameworks of cultural exchange, the furthering of activities and even joint experimentation in new art forms and economy-linked initiatives can be additionally explored,” he said. SMU is involved in many collaborations with academic institutions in China such as Fudan, Tsinghua and Shanghai Jiao Tong. “It is also keen to include conversations in cultural programming, developing the cultural and creative industries, and ways to enhance exchanges over even greater historical and geographical spheres,” said Associate Prof Kwok.