I wish to convey my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on its 75th Anniversary. From your humble beginnings in 1937 as a Government Trade School, not only have you evolved and become a full fledged university but today, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University is also one of the top universities in Asia and in the world. Indeed, the University has truly lived up to its motto “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind” as it continues to excel in providing its students with application oriented programs which in turn have contributed to improving the lives of many. Congratulations once again on achieving this memorable milestone.