With immense pride, City University of Hong Kong anticipates our approaching milestone anniversary marking 30 years since acquiring university status. This is a momentous occasion that allows us to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to an even more exciting future.

The Chinese saying “三十而立” translates as "at thirty, one should stand firm," a principle applicable to CityUHK. Over the past 30 years, CityUHK has firmly established itself as a world-leading university which has remained focused on moving forward as its reputation has grown exponentially across the globe.

By innovating into the future, CityUHK continues to foster a robust scholarly institution dedicated to nurturing young talent. Our emphasis on innovation enables us to make significant contributions to Hong Kong, the Mainland, and the world by producing groundbreaking research and solutions tackling the most pressing global challenges.

With 8 feature stories and 6 enlightening essays from senior administrators and scholars, this volume showcases our accomplishments and lasting impact on Hong Kong through our exceptional students, our faculty's world-class research, and our extensive local and international network of friends and supporters. It is a testament to CityUHK's legacy thus far and a blueprint for the way ahead.