CityUHK brings together West China alumni through forum and reunion dinner
27 Mar 2026 (Fri)
The University hosts the West China Regional Alumni Reunion Dinner in Chengdu to strengthen connections with alumni across West China.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) hosted the “West China Regional Alumni Reunion Dinner” in Chengdu in March to strengthen connections with alumni across West China. The dinner warmly welcomed more than 200 participants, including alumni from academia, business, and public service, along with University representatives and faculty members, and provided a meaningful platform for reconnecting and sharing CityUHK's latest developments and outstanding achievements.
Professor Freddy Boey, CityUHK President and University Distinguished Professor, shared some of the University’s remarkable achievements with the alumni. He noted that CityUHK has continued to extend its influence and capacity, consolidating its development in the Greater Bay Area and other regions through the Dongguan campus. He also highlighted that the University’ s research institutes in Shenzhen, Chengdu and Qingdao have advanced interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, contributing significantly to regional development.
President Boey emphasised the close ties between CityUHK and Chengdu, noting that the establishment of the CityUHK Chengdu Research Institute in 2017 marked a major milestone in the University's strategic development in the Chinese Mainland.
He emphasised that CityUHK’s substantial progress relies on the strong support of its alumni. He expressed gratitude to alumnus
Dr Li Weidong, Chairman of the fourth Executive Committee of the CityUHK Chengdu Alumni Chapter, and its ExCo members for their ongoing contributions. “This dinner fully demonstrates everyone’s deep affection for their alma mater. I hope the alumni in the West China region will continue to support the University's development and grow together with CityUHK,” he said.
President Boey takes the stage with a band, performing Chinese and Western pop favourites to end the evening with warmth and joy.
The evening also featured iconic Sichuan opera tea art and face-changing performances, as well as a singing performance by the Chengdu Alumni Chapter. President Boey led a band in performing Chinese and Western pop classics, offering blessings and bringing the evening to a warm and heartfelt close.
Professor Lee Chun-sing, Provost and Deputy President of CityUHK, delivered the closing remarks, stating that the programme embodied the culture of Sichuan and the enthusiasm, talent and creativity of CityUHK members. He thanked all the distinguished guests and alumni who have supported CityUHK and worked to unite alumni over the years.
Iconic Sichuan opera tea art performance
Dazzling face-changing performance
Other distinguished guests attending the dinner included
Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, Vice-President (Research);
Professor Alfred Ho Tat-kei, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS);
Professor Yue Chee Yoon, Dean of Graduate Studies;
Professor Stephen Shum, Dean of the College of Business and Associate Provost (Quality Assurance and Accountability);
Professor Wang Jianping, Dean of the College of Computing;
Professor Lu Jian, Dean of the College of Engineering;
Professor Lin Feng, Dean of the School of Law;
Ms Kathy Chan, Associate Vice-President (Development);
Professor Goh Chin Foo, Associate Vice-President (Mainland Industry);
Professor Chen Fu-rong, Associate Vice-President (Mainland Research);
Professor Jennifer Lin, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy);
Professor Sunny Lee, Senior Director of the Office of the President;
Ms Ng Pheck Choo, Senior Director of the Office of the President and Director of the Global Engagement Office;
Ms Sng Jing Li, Director of the Office of the President;
Mr Perkins Ho, Director of the Development Office;
Professor Guo Yongxin, Director of the Qingdao Research Institute;
Ms Grace Liang, Director of the Alumni Relations Office;
Ms Pheony Tsang, Deputy Director of the Alumni Relations Office;
Mr Chen Junduo, Deputy Director of Research Institutes in the Mainland; Alumnus
Tang Lin, Chairman of the Beijing Alumni Chapter; Alumnus
Jia Zongda, Chairman of the Shanghai Alumni Chapter; and Alumnus
Fan Chaobin, Chairman of the Shenzhen Alumni Chapter, among other guests of forum.
CityUHK hosts the alumni forum on cultural innovation and the digital economy in Chengdu.
Earlier that afternoon, an alumni forum on “New Opportunities in Cultural Innovation and the Digital Economy”, hosted by the CLASS, brought together experts and alumni to discuss cross-disciplinary collaboration in cultural tourism, new media, artificial intelligence and green industries.
President Boey remarked that CityUHK is an international university that values innovation and application. In recent years, the University’s academic achievements and innovative research have gained significant international recognition, with CityUHK consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in four major international rankings. The CLASS brings together the humanities, social sciences and creative professions, actively connecting local and international communities. The College emphasises the integration of culture, creativity and digital technology, and has promoted numerous international cooperation projects and exhibitions in recent years.
Speakers sharing insights at the forum included Professor Ho, Dean of the CLASS,
Professor Zhou Jiang, Professor of the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences;
Mr Jason Gan, Head of Investment Promotion/Business and Talent Attraction of the Hong Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu (The Government of the Hong Kong SAR of the PRC);
Ms Zhang Yuyin, Aba Teachers College;
Dr Cai Jionghao, Associate Research Fellow in the College of History and Culture, Sichuan University;
Professor Ma Ka Fai, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chinese and History of CityUHK;
Ms Xu Meng, Chairman of Hong Kong Talent Centre and Founding Member and Advisor of The Policy Lab for Hong Kong Talent Development of CityUHK;
Ms Qu Zihan, Curator of the China Rising Star Art Museum;
Dr Fu Jinhe, Chairman of the Standardization Working Group of Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic of the China Association of Circular Economy;
Mr Zhou Jun, Vice Chairman of Huanlong Industrial Group Co., Ltd.;
Professor Dorian Ho, renowned Hong Kong designer and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Media and Communication of CityUHK;
Mr Yuan Fang, Co-founder of OST Media; and
Mr Xiao Wangcheng, Vice President of Shenzhen Rayvision Technology Co., Ltd. Special thanks to
Dr Hu Zihan, Vice President of the China-Europe Institute of Fashion, for sponsoring the gifts for the dinner.
The dinner warmly welcomes more than 200 participants, including alumni, University representatives and faculty members.
