# Chung Chi College

The Chung Chi College is one of the constituent colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a public university in New Territories, Hong Kong.
The college is one of the three original colleges that joined to form the CUHK in 1963. Founded in 1951 by representatives of Protestant churches in Hong Kong, it was formally incorporated under the Chung Chi College Incorporation Ordinance in 1955. Among the colleges of CUHK, Chung Chi is the only one with a religious background.

## History

Chung Chi College was founded in 1951 by the representatives of Protestant Churches in Hong Kong to meet the need for a local institution of higher learning. The Board of Regents of St. John's University, Shanghai moved to Hong Kong after it was closed by the Communist government and assisted in the founding of Chung Chi College. The college aims to provide further education in accordance with Christian traditions so that its students can develop an appreciation of both Western and Chinese cultures. It was formally incorporated in 1955 under an ordinance of the government.
The college began with borrowed and rented premises, first in the Cathedral Hall and St. Paul's Co-educational College, then at No. 147 Caine Road and in the Bishop Hoare Memorial Building on Lower Albert Road. Expansion was made possible by financial help from church organizations in North America and Britain. Local churches, firms, and private individuals also gave considerable support. In 1956, the college moved to its permanent site in the Ma Liu Shui valley. Between 1959 and 1963, it received the bulk of its funds from the government. In 1963, it was incorporated as one of the three founding colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The college has a Chaplain's Office to promote activities which include assemblies, Sunday Service, Campus Christian Fellowship. The Theology Division (now named Divinity School of Chung Chi College) was established for the training of Christian ministers.

## Presidents and heads

Presidents and heads of Chung Chi College:

### Presidents (1951–1977)

    1. Dr. LEE, Ying-Lin (1951–1954)
    2. Dr. LIN, Dao-Yang (1955–1960)
    3. Dr. YUNG, Chi-Tung (1960–1975)
    4. Mr. RAYNE, Robert N. (1975–1976)
    5. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1976–1977)

### College Heads (1977–present)

    5. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1977–1981)
    6. Dr. FU, Philip (1981–1988)
    7. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1988–1990)
    8. Dr. SHEN, Philip (1990–1994)
    9. Prof. LEE, Rance Pui-Leung (1994–2004)
    10. Prof. LEUNG, Yuen-Sang (2004–2014)
    11. Prof. CHAN, Victor Wai-Kwong (2014–2015)
    12. Prof. FONG, Wing-Ping (2016–2023)
    13. Prof. KWAN, Mei Po (2023-present)

## Notable alumni

* Andrew Chi-Fai CHAN (1977) - Head of Shaw College (2010–2020)
* Kin-Man CHAN (1983) - associate professor, one of the founders of Occupy Central
* Norman Tak-Lam CHAN (1976) – chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (2009–present)
* Pamela Wong-Shui CHAN (1968) – chief executive of the Hong Kong Consumer Council (1985–2007)
* Victor Wai-Kwong CHAN (1983) - former Head of Chung Chi College (2014-2015)
* Yiu-Nam CHAN (1962) - former professor of Chinese Language and Literature
* Yuk-Shee CHAN (1975) - former President of Lingnan University (2007-2012)
* Man-Yee CHEUNG (1968) - former Director of Broadcasting in Hong Kong Government
* Paul Kwan CHIEN (1966) - professor of biology at University of San Francisco
* King-Fai CHUNG (1957) - performing arts educator; art director
* Tin-Lung KO ( 1979) - Director of Chung Ying Theatre Co.
* Yvonne Man-Kuen LAU (1990) - former Hong Kong singer
* Yuan-Sheng LIANG (1972) - former Head of Chung Chi College (2004-2014)
* Dennis Kee-Pui NG (1988) - Vice-president of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
* Richard Yip-Fat TSANG (1976) - Hong Kong Composer
* Wung-Wai TSO (1964) - chemistry professor
* Shing-Tung YAU (1969) – mathematician; 1982 Fields Medal recipient; 2020 Wolf Prize recipient
* Cheung Man YEE – former head of Radio Television Hong Kong

## College Anthem

The College Anthem were written in 1952. The content reflects the founding mission of the institution, encouraging students to diligently pursue their studies with the spirit of Christ and the school's motto, "In Pursuit of Excellence." It emphasises the integration of Chinese and Western scholarship, with the goal of promoting culture and contributing to societal betterment. The melody of the school song is adapted from the 19th-century American folk song *Annie Lisle*.

   ### Chung Chi College Anthem (Music by H. S. Thompson; Lyrics by Zia Nai-zin 謝扶雅）

   南天海嵎，四方人士，同興此學府。 崇奉基督，勵志篤行，修業勤是務。 漫漫長夜，屹立明燈，使命莫辜負。 學成致用，挽救狂瀾，靈光照寰宇。
   神州學術，源遠流長，數典不忘祖。 自由民主，嘉誼友邦，協力相互助。 中西結晶，增益文明，聖教宏其緒。 濟濟菁英，天降大任，至善勉同赴。
   Men from four seas founded Chung Chi
   So that here might youth;
   Honour Christ, eternal teacher,
   Who Himself is truth,
   Through the long night keep the torch bright
   And the work begun.
   Till the lights of faith and knowledge
   Show the world made one.
   China's still evolving culture,
   Grateful, we retain;
   East and West through freely sharing,
   Further strength obtain.
   By the church upheld and nurtured,
   Minds to duty drawn,
   Chung Chi, toward the very highest,
   Lead us on, and on!

## Gallery

* Pommerenke Student Centre
* Lingnan Stadium
* Lake Ad Excellentiam
* Chung Chi Tong Canteen
* Chung Chi Chapel