On the afternoon of May 12, a delegation from Singapore’s Hwa Chong Institution, led by its Board Chairman Dr. Xie Nanji, visited Jimei University, accompanied by Mr. Zhuang Zhijia, Consul General of Singapore in Xiamen. Secretary of the CPC Committee of Jimei University, Qiu Weijie met with the guests, with officials from the University Office, the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, and the Overseas Education College attending the meeting.

During the talks, Mr. Qiu welcomed the delegation and introduced the university’s history and current development. He noted that Jimei University, a renowned institution founded by Mr. Tan Kah Kee, has always carried forward Tan Kah Kee spirit and is committed to cultivating high-caliber applied talents. He added that Hwa Chong Institution, also established by Mr. Tan Kah Kee, shares deep historical ties and aligned educational ideals with Jimei University, offering a solid foundation and broad prospects for cooperation.

Dr. Xie stated that the visit aimed to enhance mutual understanding and explore collaborative opportunities. He emphasized that Hwa Chong Institution values its connection with Jimei University and looks forward to achieving substantive cooperation under the guidance of Tan Kah Kee spirit for mutual benefit.

The two sides held in-depth discussions on promoting Tan Kah Kee spirit and facilitating educational and cultural exchanges. Secretary Qiu expressed hopes for strengthened cooperation in cultural exchange, Chinese traditional culture experiences, and research on Tan Kah Kee spirit, jointly advancing Mr. Tan’s educational vision.

Before the meeting, the delegation toured the university’s history museum, gaining a deeper insight into Jimei University’s educational traditions and disciplinary strengths.

Hwa Chong Institution, one of Singapore’s top secondary schools, was founded in 1919 by the renowned overseas Chinese patriotic leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee as Southeast Asia’s first Chinese-medium school. It is now a six-year independent school offering an integrated curriculum, with specialized programs in bicultural studies and humanities. It has produced 56 President’s Scholars, and its alumni are enrolled at Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and other world-class universities.