On June 23, 2025, representatives of the Chinese biotechnology company Jiangsu Hitide Biotechnology Co., LTD (HITIDE Biotech), one of the leading developers of aquatic animal health products, visited the FishRPC on a working visit.

The visit was organized to discuss prospects for cooperation in the field of disease prevention in aquaculture, as well as the possibilities of introducing innovative biotechnologies of HITIDE Biotech to fish farms in Kazakhstan.

The delegation included:

• Dr. Lin Xuye, founder of HITIDE Biotech, an expert with over 30 years of experience in animal vaccination;
• Dr. Frank Lee, a leading American scientist, technical director of the company’s international projects;
• Members of the company’s research and operations group.

The meeting was held by the General Director of LLP FishRPC, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Isbekov K.B., who emphasized the importance of cooperation with international research and production companies for the sustainable development of the fishing industry and improving biosecurity in aquaculture in Kazakhstan.

Also present at the meeting was the Deputy General Director of LLP “KazNIVI”, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor Abdybekova A.M.

During the meeting, the Chinese side presented the company’s key technological platforms, including:

• a platform of oral vaccines for aquatic animals (with a degree of protection of more than 70%),
• a platform of reverse packaging for antimicrobial drugs (with an efficiency of use up to 98%),
• innovative protein vaccines and binding proteins of viruses and bacteria.

The possibilities of conducting joint research, clinical trials of new vaccines and the implementation of pilot projects at fish farms in Kazakhstan were also discussed. The visit ended with a mutual expression of interest in developing a long-term partnership and the signing of a memorandum of intent on cooperation.