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Chung Chi College presents 75th anniversary Excellence Talk Series on prosperous ageing
Exploring financial planning and traditional Chinese medicine for a fulfilling later life
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Chung Chi College (CCC) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) officially launched its flagship “Excellence Talk Series” in February this year. The series continued today (11 April) with two keynote lectures on the theme of “Prosperous Ageing”, exploring how to achieve a fulfilling and healthy retirement from the dual perspectives of financial planning and traditional Chinese medicine.
The College was honoured to welcome two distinguished keynote speakers: Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustees, and Professor Lin Zhixiu, Director of CUHK’s School of Chinese Medicine, Director of the CUHK Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine and Fellow of CCC. Both talks combined academic rigour with practical relevance, attracting an audience of over 600 students, staff, alumni and members of the public. The event involved enthusiastic participation and lively interaction.
Dr Chan’s lecture, “Wise Management of Finance for Retired Middle Class”, outlined practical financial principles and planning strategies to help middle-income individuals and retirees build a stable financial foundation and confidently navigate retirement. Professor Lin, in his lecture “Enhancing Sleep Quality with Chinese Medicine Therapy”, examined key factors affecting sleep from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and proposed practical wellness strategies to promote physical and mental balance, improving overall health and quality of life.
Chung Chi College will continue to host further events in the “Excellence Talk Series”, bringing together leaders and distinguished people from various sectors to share insights and new knowledge. On 25 April, under the theme of “Inspiring Minds”, renowned actress and writer Dr Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia will detail her life journey. On 11 July, an event with the theme of “Innovating the Future” will feature Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan, Dean of CUHK’s Faculty of Medicine, and Professor Herbert Chia Pun-kok, Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, who will introduce breakthroughs in medical engineering and AI.
Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustee (left), together with special guest speaker Mr Raymond Li Ling-cheung, former Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (right), shared key retirement financial tips under the theme “Wise Management of Finance for Retired Middle Class”.
Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustee, outlined practical financial principles and planning strategies to help middle-income individuals and retirees build a stable financial foundation.
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor and President (left), presents a souvenir to Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustees (right).
Professor Lin Zhixiu, Director of CUHK’s School of Chinese Medicine, Director of the CUHK Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine and Fellow of CCC, delivered a lecture titled “Enhancing Sleep Quality with Chinese Medicine Therapy” and examined key factors affecting sleep from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, and proposed practical wellness strategies to promote physical and mental balance.
Dr Norman Chan Tak-lam, Vice-Chairman of the CUHK Council and Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustees (left), and Professor Kwan Mei-po, Head of CCC (right), presents a souvenir to Professor Lin Zhixiu, Director of CUHK’s School of Chinese Medicine, Director of the CUHK Hong Kong Institute of Integrative Medicine and Fellow of CCC (middle).
“Chung Chi College 75th Anniversary Excellence Talk Series on Prosperous Ageing” receives an enthusiastic response, attracting over 600 students, faculty, alumni and members of the public.
