A delegation of 16 members from the International Association of Chinese Traders (IACT), led by its President Dr. Lo Tai Chin, paid a visit to the University on 15 October 2015. Professor Roland T. Chin, President and Vice-Chancellor, extended his warm welcome to the delegation. Founded in 1986, IACT aims to promote economic and trade exchanges for Chinese traders around the globe, and to provide platforms to facilitate business cooperation among Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.

The visit began with an introduction to the recent developments at the School of Business by Dr. Peter Lau, Associate Dean of Business. The delegation then visited the Academy of Film and the School of Chinese Medicine. They were warmly received by Professor Frank Fu, MH, JP, Associate Vice-President and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Edward Snape, Dean of Business; Professor Lu Aiping, Dean of Chinese Medicine; Dr. Lo Wai Luk, Associate Professor of the Academy of Film; as well as Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement. A lunch was hosted by Professor Chin after the visit.