Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 1991

Development of Science and Technology in the Modernization Process of China An address by Prof. Zhou Guangzhao (with sub-headings added by the editor) Mr. Chancellor, Mr. Vice-Chancellor, members o f the University Council, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen: First allow me to express, on behalf of my fellow honorary graduates, our immense gratitude to The Chinese University o f Hong Kong for bestowing upon us this special honour, to the vice-chancellor and the staff o f the University, and to all the guests gathered here today. I find it particularly noteworthy that among the honorary graduates here to receive degrees from The Chinese University o f Hong Kong today, there are those from Hong Kong, from Taiwan, and also from the mainland. We have different experiences and work in different fields, but all to one goal, and that is the prosperity and modernization o f China. We feel especially fortunate, for what little we can con­ tribute towards our country and our people, to be so highly honoured by a university we so much respect. I would venture to say that this congregation in a way represents the process o f the modernization and the progress o f China; it also signifies the unity of the Chinese people working together for a brighter tomorrow. For one and a half centuries, Hong Kong has been witness to the suffering o f China, and to her efforts to strengthen herself. Situated in the cross­ roads between Eastern and Western civilizations, and through unrelenting hard work and effort, Hong Kong has developed into an international centre of finance, trade, information exchange and communi cations. Various sectors in Hong Kong have con tributed significantly to the efforts o f China to stand on her own feet, to strengthen herself, to carry out reform and open up, and to develop the economy and education; indeed many o f these contributions have been unique. Today's congregation w ill further encourage us to work with our friends at The Chinese University, and those from d ifferent sectors in Hong Kong, for a better future for our people. 42ND CONGREGATION 8