On September 19, 2025, Saint Francis University warmly welcomed a delegation from the Shenzhen Qianhai Financial Industry Association (QHFA) led by Chairman Mr. Li Jianfeng, Executive Vice Chairman Mr. Lei Zhenfeng, and Secretary General Mr. Deng Zhiwei. The visit marked an important step in strengthening exchanges between Shenzhen’s financial community and Hong Kong’s higher education sector, serving as a platform to explore future collaboration opportunities in talent cultivation, academic research, and industry integration.
The SFU leadership team received the delegation with great enthusiasm. Attending the meeting from SFU were President Professor Stephen Cheung (Silver Bauhinia Star, Justice of the Peace, Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms), Vice President (Administration) Dr. Kat Leung, Dean of the School of Business and Hospitality Management Professor Susana Yuen, and Associate Professor of Practice Dixon Wong. During the discussions, both parties engaged in friendly and constructive dialogue on ways to deepen cooperation and build sustainable partnerships.
In the exchange, SFU highlighted its strengths in applied research, international collaboration, and professional education, noting its commitment to aligning academic and professional resources with the practical needs of the financial industry. The university emphasized that cooperation with the QFHA would create valuable opportunities for joint research initiatives, policy and regulatory studies, executive training, and practical student development pathways, including internship and career opportunities.
This milestone visit not only deepened mutual understanding but also laid the groundwork for establishing a regular communication mechanism and a long-term platform for cooperation between SFU and the Qianhai Financial Industry Association. Looking ahead, SFU will continue to leverage its strong academic foundation and global vision to collaborate with industry partners, with the shared goal of cultivating future-ready financial talents and contributing to the sustainable and high-quality development of the Hong Kong–Shenzhen financial sector.