Good morning, distinguished guests, colleagues and students.
On behalf of the entire community at BNBU, it is my profound pleasure and privilege to extend a warm welcome to you all for the 16th International Postgraduate Education Information Fair. We are truly delighted to host this gathering and to provide a platform where students can connect with world-class institutions.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of our university. Over the past two decades, we have cultivated numerous talents who possess both an international perspective and a deep sense of national identity, earning widespread social recognition and high academic acclaim. An increasing number of graduates have been pursuing further studies and securing admission into prestigious universities worldwide. Among the Class of 2024 who have confirmed their placements, 87.1% have opted for postgraduate studies, with 84.5% choosing further studies abroad, and a total of 84.9% of those have been admitted to the QS World’s top 100 universities.
In March 2025, our university officially renamed as Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, abbreviated as BNBU, marking a significant milestone in our history. Since our establishment twenty years ago, we have thrived under the exceptional leadership of our founding President, Prof Ng Ching-fai, and our second President, Prof Tang Tao. As the first modern university in the Chinese mainland to champion a liberal arts education, we have consistently embraced an innovative spirit, earning widespread recognition for our distinctive educational approach and achievements.
Our students are now standing at a thrilling crossroads. The decision to pursue postgraduate studies is a courageous one. It is a decision to delve deeper, to question further, and to specialize in their passion. It is a path that leads not just to a degree, but to self-discovery, to a global network of peers, and to the expertise required to solve the complex challenges of our time.
Today, 36 institutions from 12 countries and regions are gathered here on our beautiful campus. Among the participating exhibitors, 27 institutions are either ranked among the World Top 100 or highly esteemed in their respective fields. My friends, you have travelled from across the globe to be with us today, and you bring with you a wealth of opportunity, a diversity of thought, and the keys to unlocking the next chapter in the lives of our outstanding students
As the third president of BNBU, I am proud to tell you that you have come to the right place for your recruitment efforts! You should have no problem finding the right kind of students who will fit easily into your setting.
I wish you all a fruitful, enlightening, successful day, and a very pleasant stay in Zhuhai in the beautiful Autumn season.
CHEN Zhi, Chair Professor
President of BNBU
Fellow of HKAH