The birth of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 saw a wave of migration coming into Hong Kong. Previously, many graduates of Chinese middle schools had returned to the mainland for further education due to a shortage of places in tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. This option became unviable, and it led to a marked surge in demand for higher education with Chinese as the medium of instruction.
At that time, a substantial number of mainland scholars and educators also migrated to Hong Kong. They were committed to the cause of higher education and to preserving and propagating Chinese culture. Despite the lack of resources, they managed to establish schools and colleges in rented premises. Among these were New Asia, Chung Chi and the forerunners of United College, which were to emerge as the three founding members of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This zone introduces the historical background of three founding Colleges and the road to the establishment of CUHK, including:
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- Chung Chi College
- New Asia College
- United College
- Striving for the Establishment of a Chinese University
