The Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations hosted the “Celebratory Party for the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” at Island Shangri-La Hotel on 25 September 2023. The ceremony was officiated by  Dr. the Hon. Bunny Chan, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Federation; Mr. Chan Kwok Ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Acting Chief Executive of the HKSAR and other honourable guests. The event was well attended by around 500 dignitaries and honourable guests, including a number of HKBU Foundation members and supporters of the University. They included the Hon. Sunny Tan; Dr. Allen Shi, SBS, MH, JP; Dr. Wong Shu Yui; Dr. Ma Kai Yum; and Ms. Chan Oi Ching, SBS, JP. Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation, attended the event on behalf of the University.