CLASS Hosts International Forum to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of CityUHK

Speakers and panellists included local and global leaders and professionals from the art, design, cultural, education, entertainment, media, business and governmental sectors

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CLASS hosted a signature event titled “CityUHK as a Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Hub – from Sham Shui Po to the World” on 18 October 2024.

Published: 12:01am, 24 Jun 2025

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2024 marked the 30th anniversary of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) since achieving university status. On 18 October 2024, as part of the anniversary celebrations, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) hosted a signature event, titled “CityUHK as a Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Hub – from Sham Shui Po to the World”. The event attracted hundreds of guests, CityUHK faculty members and students. They exchanged insights and discussed the past and future roadmap of Hong Kong as a Sino-Foreign cultural exchange hub.

Mr Eric CHAN Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, extended his warmest congratulations on the event at the opening ceremony in a video speech.

President Freddy Boey welcomed guests from around the world in his opening remarks.

In his opening remarks, Professor Freddy BOEY, President of CityUHK, expressed his appreciation for the guests from around the world who supported this international event. He noted that Sham Shui Po holds a significant meaning for CityUHK because the University is located just next to Sham Shui Po. “Recognised as the Most International University in the World by Times Higher Education (THE) in 2024, we have a high proportion of international students and staff who collaborate on research with scholars from across the globe and make a major contribution to society in Hong Kong and beyond.”

Professor Ho, the Coordinator of this event, gave closing remarks to the audience.

In his speech, Dr Henry TAN, Honorary Co-Chairperson of the organising committee of the event and CEO of Luen Thai Group, said he believed that Hong Kong has the potential to become a World Fashion Centre because of three important strengths: design, research and culture. “Sham Shui Po, with its long historical roots and rich business connections in the textile and fashion industry, is very qualified to do so,” he said.

Developing an International Fashion Hub
He added that he was particularly impressed by the vision
raised by Professor Alfred Tat-Kei HO, Dean of CLASS, in his research which found that Hong Kong had the potential to develop into an internationally recognised and sustainable fashion centre by 2047.

The event attracted hundreds of guests, CityUHK faculty members and students.

Another Honorary Co-Chairperson of the organising committee, Professor LO Kai-yin, Designer and Founder of Kai-yin Lo Design, said that the participants could see the transformative roles of all sectors in fostering cultural development and exchange. “From governmental entities, cultural institutions, educational establishments and community organisations, to individual creative workers, consumers and arts lovers, we can do something to encourage and support peaceful exchange of ideas, and contribute more to the cultural richness and vibrancy of Hong Kong and the country,” she said.
Hundreds of local and international leaders and professionals from the art, design, cultural, education, entertainment, media, business and governmental sectors joined the forum as speakers and panellists. Various panel sessions had fruitful discussions on a number of pressing topics, including the historical significance and recent successes of Sino-Foreign exchange, the successful development of Hong Kong movies, technologies in cultural development, business models in live broadcast and streaming platforms, and the development of Sino-Foreign cultural exchange in the Greater Bay Area.