Soka University in Japan awarded Tsinghua University Council Chairman Hu Heping the highest honor on February 16.

Soka University and Tsinghua shared long-term cooperation in faculty exchange and research. A cherry tree named "Tsinghua University Cherry" was planted in Soka University during Chairman Hu’s visit to mark the friendly cooperation between the two universities.

 After the awarding ceremony, Chairman Hu and Soka University President Hideo Yamamoto held talks to discuss further cooperative projects.

 During his visit, Chairman Hu also met with Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua and some Tsinghua alumni, and visited several Japanese companies.