On May 29, 2010 Chancellor Mizuta made a visit with Li Yongjin, President of Dalian People Foreign Friendly Association and former mayor of Dalian City.

It was the second meeting since 2008. President Li expressed his sincere appreciation for Josai’s dedication to the advancement of exchanges between Dalian city and Japan/Josai and to the education in Dalian region. Chancellor Mizuta asked President Li for his support for newly established Japan-China Joint Ph.D. Program.