(From left) Prof. Zhang Hongsheng, Prof. Timothy Wong, Prof. Cheng Pei Kai, Prof. Zhang Longxi, Mrs. Mary Suen, Dr. Chloe Suen, Prof. Daniel Lai, Dr. Louis Ng and Ms. Fiona Cheung 

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), the Mr. Simon Suen and Mrs. Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute (SHI) at HKBU successfully held “Writing Culture with Brush and Ink – a Calligraphy Exhibition by Contemporary Chinese Scholars” on campus from 12 to 21 August 2026. The exhibition featured calligraphy works from nearly 60 scholars representing over 30 universities and research institutions worldwide, showcasing the profound erudition of contemporary scholars. 

The opening ceremony on 12 August was graced by officiating and distinguished guests, including Mrs. Mary Suen, MH, Founding Director of the Simon Suen Foundation and Honorary Director of SHI; Dr. Chloe Suen, Chair of the Simon Suen Foundation; Dr. Louis Ng, Council Member of HKBU and Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum; Ms. Fiona Cheung, MH, Founding President of the Federation of Hong Kong Jiangsu Women Organisations; Professor Zhang Longxi, Xiaoxiang Chair Professor of Comparative Literature at Hunan Normal University; Professor Cheng Peikai, MH, Chairman of the Hong Kong Branch of the Chinese Folk Literature and Art Association; as well as HKBU representatives including Professor Daniel Lai, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Professor Timothy Wong, Interim Director of SHI; Professor Zhang Hongsheng, Chair Professor of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature and curator of the exhibition; and Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation. 

In his welcoming address, Professor Wong emphasised that the mission of humanities research is to interpret priceless cultural legacies and enable them to radiate vitality in the present era. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the officiating guests, participating scholars, the SHI team, and Professor Zhang for their dedicated efforts. He hoped that SHI continues its important work, endowing the traditional cultural lineage with fresh vitality for our times.  

SHI was established in 2011 with the generous support of the Simon Suen Foundation, Honorary Permanent President of the HKBU Foundation. It strives to cultivate humanities talent, build high-level platforms for academic dialogue, and promote Sinological scholarship and traditional Chinese culture through a variety of academic activities.