Under the warm sunshine in the afternoon, Feb. 28th, students from Chu Kochen Honors College (CKC) stepped into Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Institute. They first walked along the tranquil Dreamglow Lake, where black swans spread their wings gracefully. These ‘scientific ambassadors’, who have witnessed the deep connection between ZJU and Huawei, elegantly symbolized the coexistence of technology and nature. Subtly tucked away in lush greenery, Huawei’s office buildings may appear unassuming, yet within them lies the power to transform the world. As the rich aroma of coffee drifts from quiet corners, the company’s philosophy– “absorbing cosmic energy through a cup of coffee”–gently struck a chord within the students. Perhaps, one true innovation could be sparked by the warmth of a coffee cup, or a quiet contemplation by the lake.
Campus Tour: Decoding the Spiritual Homeland of Innovators
“Steak and late-night coding make the perfect pair!” the guide joked, offering a glimpse into the 24-hour rhythm of life at Huawei. Laboratory lights shine through the night, but the cafeteria always offer a warm glow for late-night ideas. Moments of inspiration strike between workouts in the gym, while on the festival lawns, engineers unwind and celebrate life beyond coding. Within Huawei’s flexible “8-hour workday” culture, young engineers fold time with passion—perhaps this explains why, despite relentless challenges, Huawei continues to push the boundaries of technology, proving its strength through sheer innovation.
Corporate Close-Up: Searching for Answers Between Science and Poetry
After a relaxing tea break, the students watched an exhilarating promotional video at the Computing Research and Development Center. Some stop at the high wall, others look toward the horizon, the guide's words intertwined with the soaring Shengteng AI computational data flashing across the screen. From disruptive innovations in large models to the generational leap in AI, Huawei seeks the final answer of the universe with the raw breakthrough from nothing to something. As the star trails and code shimmer in sync on screen, what we see is not just a technical blueprint, but also the solitary courage of a national enterprise paving the way for the times in the battlefield of computational power.
Under the Lighthouse of Giants: Navigating the Future at Huawei
In a keynote address, Huawei executives shared insights into the company’s core businesses and provided an in-depth overview of its compute product line, spanning from granular operational details to grand future application trends. The session offered students a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of research institute operations. In the Q&A session,CKCers showcased their intellectual rigor with sharp queries, ‘ How to balance the rhythm between work and life? ’‘How does theoretical physics support the foundation of computing power?’ Inquiries traversing between laboratories and libraries found their realistic anchors at Huawei.
The setting sun cast a golden glow on the glass walls of the institute building as students left. They departed with a wealth of insights gained. This afternoon was not just a decryption of an enterprise’s success, but also a touch of the ultimate proposition the era has bestowed upon technological innovators – using the power of science to illuminate the distant shores of human civilization. True explorers are always on the journey, spreading their wings towards uncharted territories. Just wait and see, in the days to come, the spark of science in their hands will ignite as the first light breaking the dawn.
