Latest Updates - SFU Hosts Master Forum on Chinese Culture and Generations 2026-10-26

Saint Francis University (SFU) hosted the "Chinese Culture Master Forum" on campus under the theme "Masters on Masters: Conversations Arising from This Generation of Ours". Moderated by SFU President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, the Forum featured Professor Leo Lee, Honorary Professor at SFU's Ip Ying To Lee Yu Yee School of Techno-Humanities, and Professor Xu Zidong, Zijiang Chair Professor at East China Normal University, as guest speakers.

The dialogue was inspired by Professor Lee's recent book, "This Generation of Ours: Mentors, Peers, and Myself". The book brings together his recollections of teachers and friends, reflecting on their lives and the intellectual and cultural world of the twentieth century. Drawing on these themes, the two professors explored generational experiences, urban culture, scholarly communities, Hong Kong's cultural imagination and the development of artificial intelligence.

In his opening remarks, Professor Cheung said, "SFU has long been committed to preserving and promoting Chinese culture and to fostering academic and cultural exchange. The Forum was organised to provide a platform for distinguished scholars to share their insights into Chinese studies, benefiting students, staff and members of the wider community, and deepening our collective understanding of and reflection on traditional culture."

Moderated by Professor Cheung, Professor Lee and Professor Xu engaged in an in-depth exchange with participants on the above topics. Drawing on their backgrounds in Chinese literature and cultural studies, the two professors shared their perspectives and explored the issues in dialogue with the audience. SFU will continue to organise similar forums to preserve and promote Chinese culture on campus and further strengthen its work in the humanities.