The second anniversary of the "Poly University Siege" incident, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University held its 85th anniversary celebration ceremony today (25th). The Chairman of the University UGC, Tang Jiacheng, and the Chairman of the PolyU Board of Trustees, Lin Dahui, mentioned the anti-revision legislation in 2019 in their speeches.
Lin Taihui described the anti-amendment legislation in 2019 as a heavy blow to PolyU. In addition to the destruction of campus facilities, communication has also been blocked and misunderstandings. Fortunately, with the support of the government and PolyU people, PolyU has restored order and cleared up misunderstandings.
Lin Dahui described PolyU as "a distance to know the horsepower", saying that the university will not forget its mission and will continue to contribute and train talents for Hong Kong.
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In the anti-revision law turmoil, the police surrounded the Polytechnic University and confronted the demonstrators in November 2019.
Two years later, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University held its 85th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony today (25th). The school has strict security. Journalists must register in advance and enter the school with a QR code.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Deputy Director of the Central Office in Hong Kong, Tan Tieniu, Minister of Education and Technology of the Liaison Office Jiang Jianxiang, Director of Education Yang Runxiong, Director of Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng, Chairman of the University UGC, Tang Jiacheng, Chairman of the Council of PolyU, Lin Dahui, and President of PolyU Both Teng Jinguang attended.
In his speech in English, the Chairman of the Council of PolyU, Lin Taihui, described that the anti-amendment incident in 2019 hit PolyU seriously. In addition to the destruction of campus facilities, communication was also blocked and misunderstandings. Fortunately, with the support of the government and PolyU, the PolyU has restored order. He He described PolyU as "the road is far away and knows the horsepower", saying that PolyU will not forget its mission and will continue to contribute to and train talents for Hong Kong.
Tong Jiacheng, chairman of the University UGC, delivered a speech in English, describing that the university community has recovered from the impact of social events and the epidemic.
(Photo by Luo Junhao)
The Chairman of the University’s UGC, Jiacheng Tang, delivered a speech in English, describing that the university sector has recovered from the social incidents and the impact of the epidemic, and he appreciated PolyU’s R&D and contribution in the epidemic. Looking forward to the future, he hopes that the UGC will continue to work closely with PolyU. It is believed that the Polytechnic Conference will continue to communicate and develop with the Greater Bay Area and different places and sectors.
The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, delivered a speech to congratulate PolyU on the anniversary and said that it is ready to provide assistance to PolyU in the development of the Greater Bay Area.
The President of PolyU, Teng Jinguang, said that he joined PolyU in 1994 and is now a world-renowned university, with the goal of facing the world together with Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Teng Jinguang also said that under the leadership of the Central Government and the SAR government, the Congress will continue to work hard.
PolyU broadcasts a video introducing the university’s history, development process, past presidents and famous scholars, including university aerospace development, latest R&D achievements, student start-up performance, world university rankings, etc.
One of the scenes is "national identity and global perspective", showing images of university flag raising and marching activities.
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