Bulletin No. 2, 2021

8 Chinese University Bulletin No.2, 2021 Sowing the Seeds of Change X ianhe —the Chinese expression for ‘trailblazing’—originated from the imperial worship rites of the Three Dynasties. Ancient royalty worshipped first the Yellow River, then the Great Ocean, for they believed the River was the origin of the Ocean. Xianhe —which literally means ‘river first’—refers to the origin of things. Indeed, a trailblazer should first trace the roots of the traditional culture and be committed to its rich heritage while carrying out groundbreaking work to promote the progress of human civilization. ‘CUHK has held fast to the mission of “combining tradition with modernity, and bringing together China and the West” ever since its establishment,’ Prof. Rocky Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, reminisced over the beginning of the University’s journey to the north at the Forum on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Developments and Output Showcase of The Chinese University of Hong Kong held in October 2021 commemorating the University’s 15-year presence in the GBA. ‘We take pride in the rich history and cultural heritage of our country and have faith in the great potential of its contemporary development. This fervent belief has motivated us to take the lead in integrating into national development.’ The Vanguard of Education and Innovation