A delegation led by Mr. Yu Haisheng, Mayor of the People’s Government of Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, visited Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) on 24 March 2026 to meet with representatives from the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM). The delegation comprised Mr. Tang Lisheng, Deputy Mayor of the People’s Government of Lishui Town; Mr. Wong Ka Sing, Supervisory Director of Hong Kong Nan Hai Li Shui Town Corporations Limited; and Ms. Huang Ruijing, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Lishui Town.

Facilitated by Mr. Billy Hung, member of the HKBU Foundation’s Board of Governors, the visit aimed to strengthen ties and foster exchange between HKBU and the Chinese Mainland. The guests were warmly received by Professor Zhang Hongjie, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) of Chinese Medicine and Cheung On Tak Endowed Professor in Chinese Medicine; Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and other faculty and staff.

During the meeting, both parties exchanged insights on the latest developments in Lishui Town and at HKBU, with a focus on the vision of establishing an industry-academic-research collaborative platform in the field of Chinese medicine. They also explored the feasibility of introducing advanced Chinese medicine technologies and implementing specific projects in Lishui Town, laying a solid foundation for deepening Chinese medicine development within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in the future.

Following the meeting, the delegation toured advanced teaching and research facilities at the SCM Building, including the Cell Culture Room, the Chemical Separation Laboratory, and the Mr. & Mrs. Chan Hon Yin Chinese Medicine Specialty Clinic and Good Clinical Practice Centre. The visit provided an opportunity for the guests to learn about the University’s strengths and achievements in scientific innovation and clinical services.