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From 19 to 21 July, 2024, students from S.H. Ho College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, participated in the “Harmonia Kaleidoscope: 2024 Company Visit in the Greater Bay Area”, hosted by Harmonia College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. A total of 30 students from S.H. Ho College, CUHK; Harmonia College, CUHK, Shenzhen; New Asia College, CUHK; and Liberal Arts College, Chongqing University joined this programme and visited many renowned enterprises in Mainland China, including BYD, Huawei, Dajiang and BGI Genomics.

Students from various cultural backgrounds, learning environments and academic disciplines had a fruitful exchange of ideas. During the visits, they were exposed to cutting-edge technologies, which broadened their horizons. Notable highlights included the gene preservation technologies at China National GeneBank and the innovative blade battery technologies of BYD. Apart from understanding these high technology advancements, students also gained deep insights into China’s achievements in scientific research and development. The diverse information students received during the visits also sparked their inspiration to share opinions and ideas. This process of communication, integration and connection was akin to turning a kaleidoscope, creating beautiful patterns from multiple angles through deconstruction and reconstruction, and adding striking details and vibrant colours to the “Harmonia Kaleidoscope” programme.