On July 5^th, 2019, ULIS-VNU held a meeting under the theme “Discovering an innovative Vietnam” with the delegation from Hong Kong at Sunwah Hall.

This delegation consists of a group of students from Hong Kong who participate in  a “Belt and Road Initiative” study contest themed “Discovering an Innovative Vietnam” so that they can explore and survey the actual culture, education and society of countries in the region, thereby expanding their visions and knowledge, and strengthening the friendly and diplomatic relationship with foreign students. Vietnam is the destination of the delegation on this occasion.

Delivering his speech at the event, ULIS Vice President Lam Quang Dong spoke highly of the opportunity as it was believed to strengthen the friendship between Vietnam and Hong Kong, China and other countries in the region and the world.

Representing Sunwah Group, Mr. Jesse Choi – Director of Sunwah Vietnam hoped that through activities like this, Hong Kong delegation and Vietnamese students could gain better mutual understanding and love, thereby promoting good relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Dr. Wilson Chan, Chairman of the Center for the Belt and Road Initiative shared about the purpose of this exchange activity was to organize an experiential and learning trip for young Hong Kong youths, thereby better understanding about the world in general and Vietnam in particular.

Dean of the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture Pham Minh Tien hoped that Hong Kong students would have a meaningful time at ULIS and in Vietnam.

These speeches were followed by art performances of ULIS’s students and an interesting calligraphy repertoire of Hong Kong students.