The 44th Putonghua Proficiency Test will be held by the Centre for Research and Development of Putonghua Education during 16–19 December 2011 (computer-aided test only). CUHK applicants with a valid CU Link card enjoy privileged enrolment from now on until 27 September 2011 with a discount of HK$100 off the examination fee and a free three-hour lecture on the test (worth HK$240) on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates who pass the test will be issued a certificate by the State Language Commission. Details are available on the centre’s website: www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~pth. For enquiries, please contact the centre at 3943 6749 or pth@fed.cuhk.edu.hk.