On the afternoon of May 24th, more than 60 students and teachers from Hong Kong Baptism University and Tunghai University, Taichung joined 32 students and teachers in Tongji for the Study Tour for Cross-Strait College Students 2012. The study tour, sponsored by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce will be carried out in the next seven days in forms of lectures, visits, group discussions and joint conferences aiming to promote friendship, independence and team working in students and to equip them with knowledge and vision for the future and cooperation across the Strait. After the study tour, more than 30 students from Hong Kong Baptism University will stay in Shanghai for a two-month internship.

On the banquet that night, Vice President Dong Qi delivered a welcome speech and wished the event a big success. On the next day morning, a grand opening ceremony was held. Prof. Li Xin, Vice President of Tongji, Dr. Eddie Ho, Director of Student Affairs of Hong Kong Baptism University as well as Dr. Lin Enwei, Head of Extracurricular Activity Group delivered speeches and their great wishes for the students.