The CQVIE, led by the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission and the Thai Vocational Education Commission, initiated the China-Thailand Vocational Education Alliance in 2018, which has developed into a key platform for vocational education cooperation in smart manufacturing, new energy vehicles, pharmaceuticals and e-commerce between China and Thailand.

Comprised of 59 Chinese institutions, 46 Thai institutions and 30 enterprises from both countries, the platform has developed professional courses and standards that align with international norms, including 102 online courses in Chinese, English and Thai.