APRU explored new collaborations with The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) in 2024, one area of mutual interest is supporting and facilitating graduate student symposia or programs with APRU members UCAS and USTC. APRU and ANSO are exploring a partnership to include the CAS International Young Scientists Workshop in Hong Kong, as well as in areas such as big data and forest ecosystems.