ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and the CSTR Identification Platform, based in Beijing, China, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the adoption of persistent identifiers (PIDs) throughout the research data lifecycle and enhancing the visibility of research systems globally.

ORCID and CSTR share a common goal to improve the transparency and reliability of research information. Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), both organizations will collaborate to promote the interoperability of ORCID identifiers and CSTR identification system, focusing particularly on research infrastructures user communities.

The MOU establishes a framework for dialogue and cooperation on several key initiatives, including:

• Deepening Exchanges: Facilitating technical and strategic discussions between ORCID and CSTR
• Promoting Interoperability: Building support for information connectivity between identifier systems
• Regular Coordination: Establishing formal mechanisms to advance mutual cooperation and shared best practices

“This signing deepens the strategic cooperation between ORCID and CSTR. We will focus on PIDs interoperability and working together to strengthen the global academic infrastructure ecosystem,” said ZHOU Yuanchun, Director of Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

“Strategic partnerships with important virtual open science infrastructure and IT service providers are vital to ORCID’s mission,” said Chris Shillum, Executive Director of ORCID. “By working together to build support for information connectivity, we can ensure that research user communities of both sides benefit from increased visibility and reduced cost burdens for open science cooperation.”