Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 2002

The founding Vice-Chancellor Dr. Choh-Ming Li (left 1) with some overseas Council members at the courtyard of the Institute of Chinese Studies (1974). Overseas guests visiting the Art Museum Dr. Choh-Ming Li A New Era Begins 1975-1978 ‘ The Institute of Chinese Studies was established in November 1967, signifying the University's determination to make Chinese Studies a major programme which could make significant contributions to higher education throughout the world. ...’ Dr. Choh-Ming Li The Emerging University 1970-1974 ... Chinese studies thus conceived are inspired by the search for continuity from early to contemporary times and for a synthesis between the Chinese and Western viewpoints and methodology. The great importance that the University attaches to the Institute is reflected in the fact that the Vice-Chancellor is acting as its first director. ... CUHK at 40 Where East Meets West 11