FCU Mainland China Alumni Association – South China Chapter Passes the Torch Alumnus Chao-Chi Lin Donates US$500,000 to Support the Virtuosi Together for Education Initiative

The FCU Mainland China Alumni Association – South China Chapter held its third-to-fourth president handover ceremony on July 4 at Dongguan Huihua International Hotel. Alumni from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Malaysia gathered to celebrate the occasion and demonstrate their commitment to their alma mater’s Virtuosi Together for Education Initiative, reflecting the strong bond between Feng Chia University and its alumni worldwide.

Cheng-Shu Kao, Chairman of the Board of Feng Chia University, attended the event along with Hsin-Yi Chou, Special Assistant to the Board; Shih-Ting Yang, Dean of Alumni Affairs; and Chang-Hsuan Chiu, Chair of the Department of Fiber and Composite Materials. Joining them were representatives from the FCU Alumni Association, including Vice President Yung-Chuan Yu and Secretary General Chun-Ming Lai, as well as Hung-Lin Huang, President of the FCU Mainland China Alumni Association, chapter officers, and alumni representatives from Taiwan and overseas.

Chairman Cheng-Shu Kao, Dean of Alumni Affairs Shih-Ting Yang, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials Chair Chang-Hsuan Chiu, and alumni from Taiwan and Malaysia join members of the FCU Mainland China Alumni Association – South China Chapter in witnessing the leadership handover ceremony.

Under the supervision of President Hung-Lin Huang, outgoing South China Chapter President Shih-Hsien Liu officially passed leadership to incoming President Bao-Min Wang. Chairman Kao presented a commemorative bottle of “Virtuosi FCU” liquor to Liu in appreciation of his efforts in strengthening alumni connections throughout South China. Wang pledged to build upon the chapter’s foundation and further expand its alumni network, fostering mutual support, professional exchange, and stronger ties with the University.

Established in 2019 with the support of founding honorary president Shih-Liang Chuang, the South China Chapter was first led by Wen-Hsiang Liu, who served as president for its first two terms. Liu was succeeded by Shih-Hsien Liu in 2024. Over the years, the chapter has organized networking activities and visits to smart manufacturing and high-tech enterprises across the Greater Bay Area, promoting both personal and professional connections among alumni.

Under the supervision of Hung-Lin Huang (left), President of the FCU Mainland China Alumni Association, outgoing South China Chapter President Shih-Hsien Liu formally passes leadership to incoming President Bao-Min Wang (right).

Chairman Cheng-Shu Kao presents a commemorative bottle of “Virtuosi FCU” liquor to outgoing South China Chapter President Shih-Hsien Liu (right) in appreciation of his leadership and service.

A major highlight of the event was the announcement that Chao-Chi Lin, founding president of the Mainland China Alumni Association, had recently donated US$500,000 to support Feng Chia University's Virtuosi Together for Education Initiative. In recognition of his generosity and longstanding contributions to alumni engagement in Mainland China, Chairman Kao presented Lin with a Song-style Ru ware porcelain replica as a token of appreciation.

In addition, members of the South China Chapter collectively raised NT$130,000, which was presented to the University by founding president Wen-Hsiang Liu and current president Bao-Min Wang. Regardless of the amount, each contribution reflected alumni support for the University’s educational mission and their commitment to future generations of students.

Chairman Cheng-Shu Kao presents a Song-style Ru ware porcelain replica to Chao-Chi Lin (right), founding president of the FCU Mainland China Alumni Association.

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Members of the South China Chapter collectively raised NT$130,000, which was presented to Feng Chia University by founding president Wen-Hsiang Liu and newly inaugurated president Bao-Min Wang in support of the Virtuosi Together for Education Initiative.

In his remarks, Chairman Kao noted that rapid demographic changes and the evolving higher education landscape require universities to continuously enhance the quality of teaching, research, and talent development. He emphasized that Feng Chia University remains committed to its educational mission and looks forward to working alongside alumni worldwide to create better learning opportunities for future generations.

Having graduated from Feng Chia University fifty years ago, Chao-Chi Lin later shared his heartfelt reflections in an essay titled A Love Letter to Feng Chia. He wrote that, as life progresses, one comes to appreciate that “education is one of society’s greatest contributions.” Beyond imparting professional knowledge, universities equip students with the vision and confidence needed to thrive in the world. He reflected that every Feng Chia alumnus carries a love letter to the University in their heart, remembering classmates who became lifelong friends and companions. “Fifty years with Feng Chia, a lifetime devoted to Feng Chia,” he wrote—a sentiment echoed by many alumni.

From Lin’s generous donation to the collective contributions of South China Chapter members, each act of giving transforms gratitude for past educational opportunities into support for future generations. Feng Chia University sincerely thanks its alumni around the world and will continue advancing the Virtuosi Together for Education Initiative, working together with supporters to nurture the next generation of learners.