The Chinese University launched the first Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Scholars Visit Programme to enhance linkage with CASS. It was held from 8 to 11 February on the theme of archaeology. Three CASS scholars visited the University, including Prof. Wang Wei, director of the Institute of Archaeology; Prof. Xu Hong and Prof. Liu Guoxiang, both professors of the Institute of Archaeology, CASS. During the visit, the scholars delivered public lectures at the Lecture Series by CASS Scholars.

Prof. Wang Wei gave an overview of a number of research accomplishments that explored the origin of Chinese civilization. Prof. Xu Hong examined the factors in the emergence and development of early China, via the introduction of the excavation of the Erlitou site. Prof. Liu Guoxiang talked about the prehistoric influence of jade culture.

The delegation visited the Department of History; the Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art, and the Art Museum, the Institute of Chinese Studies; to exchange ideas on relevant research projects.