Supported by the Fujian Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Fujian, 21 SFT staff and students participated in a seven-day study tour to Fujian from 28 June to 4 July.
The study tour covered three cities in Fujian Province: Fuzhou, Quanzhou, and Xiamen, and structured to accommodate three main themes:
- industrial exploration,
- cultural heritage, and
- academic dialogue.
Led by Prof. Kan Chi-wai, Associate Dean of SFT, the participants experienced and enjoyed the dynamic interaction of fashion, innovation, industry and culture of the Min (Ten Kingdoms閩) state. During the programme, students also visited leading enterprises of various industries such as Highsun Holding Group (恒申控股集團); E&D Group (福建財茂集團) which manages one of the China’s top 10 children wear brands, TOPBI (淘帝童裝); ANTA Sports (安踏體育用品), Septwolves (七匹狼); Rookie Clothing (永興東潤服飾); Xinhee (欣賀); and Douyin (抖音). The participants gained in-depth insights into local industrial development trends after taking part in guided tours and exchanges that explore the fashion and textile sectors in Fujian. The visits also broadened their horizons and career perspectives in the Chinese mainland.
The tour also included dedicated academic exchange sessions in which academics and students from the Xiamen Academy of Arts and Design of Fuzhou University and Xiamen University shared their experiences and engaged in conversations with the Hong Kong students.
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