The University has entered into an agreement with Xiamen University, China, to establish a Confucius Institute at the University. The non-profit-making institute aims to promote Chinese language and culture. The signing ceremony was held at Xiamen University on June 12 between Zhu Chongshi, president of Xiamen University and University rector Juanito Camilleri. During his visit to Xiamen Prof. Camilleri established a number of links with various departments at Xiamen University with a view to creating concrete cooperation between these departments and their counterparts at the University.