Prof. Gordon W. Cheung, director of Academic Links at CUHK, was appointed the new president of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) for two years. ‘On the solid groundwork built by its founders, I shall bring the APAIE, in my capacity as its second president, to a new phase of development, translating the youthful zeal and energy of its members into a force to be reckoned with in the arena of international tertiary education, expanding our service and influence from the regional to the global level. I sincerely look forward to a leadership role being played by CUHK in the process,’ said Professor Cheung.

APAIE was founded in December 2004 with CUHK as one of 13 founding members. The objectives are to bring together international educators and relevant organizations to promote communication, networking, and professional development; to facilitate the exchange/mobility of students, staff, and scholars; and the advancement of academic collaboration inter-regionally.