Student and faculty of UM Honours College join study trip to Sichuan

At the invitation and with the support of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, a delegation of students and faculty members from the Honours College of the University of Macau (UM) joined a study trip to Sichuan from 26 to 30 May. The five-day trip aimed to enhance their understanding of Sichuan’s development and culture.

The delegation consisted of Victoria Lei Lai Cheng, representative of the dean of the UM Honours College; Chu Zhiwen, representative of the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office; and 17 students. During the trip, the delegation met with officials from the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Sichuan Province and gained a deeper insight into Sichuan’s historical and cultural heritage, as well as its development plans. They also visited Sichuan University, where they learned about the noble spirit of revolutionary martyrs at the Sister Jiang Memorial Hall and took part in an exchange activity with the students from the university. In addition, the delegation visited the West China Institutes for Women and Children’s Health at the West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, where they learned about the latest advances in medical research.

The exchange trip broadened the students’ horizons and enabled them to foster friendships with their counterparts in other places. It also enriched their experiences through academic exploration, cultural visits, and exchange activities.