Led by Professor Selina Chan Ching, Academic Vice President of Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU); Dr Roy Ho Kin-Hon, Associate Head of Department of Business Administration; Dr Camellia Ng Ni-na, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology; and Dr Dina Ding Jing, Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism and Communication, a delegation of 25 students took part in the “Hangzhou Youth Exchange and Co-Creation Programme and Hong Kong Shue Yan University — Hangzhou Innovation and Vitality Theme Research and Learning Activities”. The initiative was sponsored by the Hangzhou Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the Hong Kong Hangzhou CPPCC Friendship Association.

The tour, held from 14 to 18 May 2026, introduced students to distinctive digital humanities landmarks, engaging them in cultural study and interactive exchanges while fostering stronger ties between young people from both cities.

The study tour showcased Hangzhou＇s remarkable integration of ancient heritage and modern innovation. Students visited iconic historical landmarks and exquisite traditional artworks, thereby fully immersing themselves in the city’s profound classical culture and unique local aesthetics.

A major highlight was a high-level academic symposium with Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on game science technology, digital cultural creativity, and the ways modern technology can revitalise traditional culture, sparking valuable interdisciplinary and cross-city ideas.

The HKSYU delegation also visited local technology exhibition halls and leading digital enterprises. Experiencing cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies first-hand, students gained deeper insights into Hangzhou’s strong technological competitiveness and the dynamic growth of its digital cultural and creative economy.