Growing up in Canada with tales of his parents’ distant homeland, Li Shimin had always wondered about his roots: “Where did I really come from?” Sharing a name with the Tang Dynasty’s emperor Taizong often sparked awkwardness in Li’s childhood. But it was this namesake that ignited his fascination with Chinese history and culture, which became a bridge for him to understand Chinese civiliz...
Resource: GDTodayYoung performers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) staged the Mandarin-language opera Thunderstorm at Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in Guangzhou and Zhuhai on May 8 and 9, collaborating with two pianists from SYSU’s School of Art.The joint performance forms part of UBC’s nine-city China tour starting on April 30, marking two key milestones in China-Canada relation...
From the dynamic lecture halls to the state-of-the-art research facilities, and from the quiet administrative offices to the bustling student centers, every member of Sun Yat-sen University’s staff and faculty embodies the spirit of dedication and service. This International Workers’ Day, we shine a spotlight on the diverse roles that together nurture academic excellence, foster campus vitali...
While students and faculty go about their daily routines, a dedicated group of logistics workers quietly ensures that every light is on, every meal is warm, and every corner of the campus stays clean. This International Workers' Day, we spotlight their stories, their devotion, and the heartbeat they provide to Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU).Yin Yinghong: A Dormitory Guardian Who Brings the Feeli...
On Earth Day 2025, Sun Yat-sen University releases SYSU Planet, a dynamic 360° video showcasing its campus as a model of sustainable urban living. The immersive production invites you to explore daily life through innovative lenses, imaging you are orbiting through SYSU's universe—vibrant lecture halls fostering interdisciplinary debates, bustling canteens serving regional Chinese specialties,...
The United Nations Chinese Language Day is observed every year on or around April 20, highlighting the contribution of Chinese literature, poetry, and language to world culture. Aligned with the traditional Chinese solar term Guyu ("Grain Rain"), which marks sowing season in traditional farming, the date also symbolically links to the legend of Cangjie, the mythical creator of Chinese character...
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