Chow Pui-shan, a Master of Theology student, expressed her gratitude to Dr. Kong Xianshao's Student Continuing Education Fund for the opportunity to travel to Hangzhou and Shanghai from November 29th to December 2nd last year, under the guidance of Associate Dean Cao Weitong, along with fellow students Lin Nuoxin and He Zhiyong. During the trip, they visited Zhejiang University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang Theological Seminary, sharing and exchanging ideas with professors and students from mainland China. During the academic exchange, she observed the deep-seated humanistic spirit of mainland faculty and students, such as their worldview, view of humanity, view of truth, and values. On the other hand, throughout the trip, she also noticed the pervasive influence of consumer culture and the market economy on lifestyles and ways of thinking, posing a long-term threat to the humanistic spirit they value. This academic exchange and cultural exploration not only broadened her horizons but also prompted her to reflect on the cultures of Hong Kong and mainland China from a Christian perspective. ...
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