Bulletin Number Five 1986

In Memory of Sir Edward Youde The University is deeply saddened by the sudden passing away on 4 th December, 1986 of Sir Edward Youde, Governor of Hong Kong and Chancellor of the University. Born in 1924 in Wales, Sir Edward was educated at the University of London, where he read Chinese in the School o f Oriental and African Studies. Upon joining the Foreign Office in 1947, he was first assigned to the British Embassy in Nanjing, and during his diplomatic career spanning the following four decades, he made several more tours of China, including four years as the British Ambassador to China from 1974 to 1978. Sir Edward also served at the Foreign Office as Chief Clerk and Deputy to the Permanent Under- Secretary of State before he took up the Governorship of Hong Kong in 1982. Sir Edward's intimate knowledge of China, his close connection w i th the British Foreign Office ， his genuine care for the future of the Hong Kong people, as well as his diplomatic dexterity had all contributed to the successful conclusion of the historic Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1984. Over the past two years, Sir Edward had devoted himself to the delicate task of maintaining Hong Kong's stability and prosperity and guiding the territory through the sensitive period that follows. An urbane, modest and dedicated person, Sir Edward had long won the admiration and affection of the local community. As Chancellor of the University, Sir Edward had shown a genuine interest in its development, and had on important occasions given support to its aims and aspirations. His warm concern and wise counsel had always been a source of strength to the University community. Sir Edward will long be remembered as a dedicated Governor, as well as a truly respected Chancellor and a good friend of the University. NEWS 1