CityUHK unites East China alumni in Hangzhou and inaugurates Zhejiang Alumni Chapter and Hangzhou Institute

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) hosted a series of activities in Hangzhou on 24 and 25 October, including an alumni forum, the East China Alumni Reunion Dinner and the inauguration of the CityUHK Hangzhou Institute of Research and Innovation. The events brought together alumni from across East China to celebrate the inauguration of the CityUHK Zhejiang Alumni Chapter and witness another significant milestone in the University’s development.

The University hosted the CityUHK East China Alumni Reunion Dinner on 24 October, bringing together over 320 guests including alumni, University representatives and industry partners, for an evening of reunion and celebration. The event provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect and learn about the University’s latest developments. It also marked the inauguration of the CityUHK Zhejiang Alumni Chapter, a new milestone for the University’s growing alumni network in the Chinese Mainland.

 

 

Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK, shared the University’s latest developments and achievements. He thanked alumni for their longstanding support and highlighted the important role they play in advancing the University’s development and extending its impact across different sectors and regions. He also highlighted that the inauguration of the CityUHK Hangzhou Institute of Research and Innovation opened a new chapter in the University’s development.

A highlight of the evening was the inauguration of the CityUHK Zhejiang Alumni Chapter. Ms Li Aiping, Chairman of the Chapter, led the inaugural Executive Committee members in officially assuming their roles. She also shared the Chapter’s vision of serving as a dynamic platform for alumni engagement, professional exchange and collaboration, while encouraging alumni to leverage their expertise and networks in support of their alma mater and the community.

The evening featured a vibrant programme showcasing local culture, alumni talent and innovation. Highlights included a vocal performance organised by College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), featuring students from its partner university in Zhejiang, and an innovative robot dance performance. The evening concluded with a performance of Hangzhou’s iconic city song, Dream Paradise (《夢想天堂》) by members of the CityUHK Zhejiang Alumni Chapter, demonstrating the Chapter’s enthusiasm and commitment to strengthening alumni connections in the region.

A delegation from the CityUHK Eminence Society, an alumni association of senior alumni led by Chairman Dr Allen Shi Lop-tak, also joined the event to show their support.

 

 

Other University representatives and alumni leaders attending include: Professor Herman Hu Shao-ming, Co-Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the CityUHK Foundation; member of the Council Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung; members of the Court Professor Gary Cheng Faat-ting, Professor Andrew Fan Ka-fai, and Dr Raymond Leung Siu-hong; members of Board of Governors of CityUHK Foundation Ms Jenny Chan Pik-ha, Mr Benjamin Kwok Chan-yiu, and Ms Cissy Wong Ying; Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise); Professor Kenneth Leung Mei-yee, Vice-President (Research); Ms Kathy Chan Yin-ling, Associate Vice-President (Development); Professor Stephen Shum Wan-hang, Dean of the College of Business; Professor Alfred Ho Tat-kei, Dean of CLASS; Professor Lin Feng, Dean of the School of Law; Professor Wang Xin, Dean of the College of Science; Ms Grace Liang, Director of Alumni Relations Office; Professor Wang Junling, Director of the CityUHK Hangzhou Institute of Research and Innovation; and Professor Guo Yongxin, Director of CityUHK Qingdao Research Institute; Dr Fan Chaobin, Chairman of the CityUHK Shenzhen Alumni Chapter; Dr Li Weidong, Chairman of the CityUHK Chengdu Alumni Chapter; Mr Tang Lin, Chairman of the CityUHK Beijing Alumni Chapter; Mr Wang Weihua, Chairman of the CityUHK EMBA (Chinese) Alumni Association.

Prior to the Reunion Dinner, the Business Leaders Forum: Lead What’s Next, organised by the College of Business, brought together alumni, business executives and industry experts to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, innovation, and business transformation. The programme started with an opening remark by Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK, and a keynote presentation by Mr Chris Tung, Group Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Executive Officer, China of Shangri-La Group, followed by a CEO panel discussion on AI adoption, business internationalisation and innovation-led growth.

Panellists included Dr Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ProVista Group; Dr Dai Jun, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RoboTechnik; Ms Sunny Guan, Chief Compliance Officer of Xiaohongshu; and Mr Wang Zhan, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise. The Forum concluded with a remark by Dr Allen Shi Lop-tak, Chairman of the CityUHK Eminence Society, souvenir presentation by Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise), and closing remarks by Professor Stephen Shum Wan-hang, Dean of the College of Business.

On 25 October, a group of alumni leaders and University representatives attended the inauguration of the CityUHK Hangzhou Institute of Research and Innovation, witnessing a landmark occasion that strengthens Hangzhou-Hong Kong collaboration and advances innovation and technology development.

The successful events demonstrated the strong support of East China alumni and reinforced CityUHK’s commitment to fostering a connected, collaborative and forward-looking alumni community.