On 1 October, PolyU hosted a lively Flag-raising Ceremony on campus to mark the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This significant occasion drew approximately a thousand attendees, including university leaders, staff members, students, alumni, and esteemed guests, all gathered to celebrate this momentous milestone.

The ceremony was graced by several notable figures, including Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman; Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President; Dr Lawrence Li Kwok-chang, Deputy Council Chairman; Dr Katherine Ngan, University Court Chairman; Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, Honorary Court Chairman; President Emeritus Professor The Honourable Poon Chung-kwong; and Ms Zhou Qian, Director-General of the Department of Treaty and Law, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR.

Dr Lam Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman (centre); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, President (11th from right); Dr Lawrence Li Kwok-chang, Deputy Council Chairman (11th from left); Dr Katherine Ngan, University Court Chairman (10th from right); Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, Honorary Court Chairman (10th from left), President Emeritus Prof. the Honourable Poon Chung-kwong (9th from left), Ms Zhou Qian, Director-General of the Department of Treaty and Law, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR (9th from right), Prof. Wing-tak Wong, Deputy President and Provost (8th from left); Dr Miranda Lou, Executive Vice President (8th from right), together with Council and Court members, University senior management, University Fellows, Outstanding Alumni, members of the PolyU Foundation and close to 1,000 distinguished, staff, students and alumni joined the ceremony.

The event not only marked the founding of the Nation but also served as a moment for attendees to express their hopes for a prosperous and stable future for Hong Kong and the country. The PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team performed the honours, showcasing the spirit and dedication of the University community.

As the University continues to thrive, events of this nature help strengthen community bonds and highlight shared values. PolyU is dedicated to advancing world-class research and innovation that benefits Hong Kong, the Nation, and the global community, ensuring that its contributions extend far beyond the campus and make a meaningful impact on society as a whole.

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The National Day Flag-raising Ceremony was performed by the PolyU Student Flag-Raising Team.