In 1958, Dr. William P. Fenn (left) and Dr. Henry C.T. Palmer (right), the Executive Secretary and the Treasurer of the United Board, visited Chung Chi College. Dr. Lin Dao Yang, the President of the College (centre) accompanied them during the visit.

The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, formerly known as the United Board of Christian Colleges in China, was established in 1922 in New York, USA. Initially, its purpose was to assist Chinese Christian universities in coordinating resources, hiring teachers, purchasing equipment, and raising funds from abroad. Until 1945, the United Board managed thirteen Christian institutions in China, including Yenching University, Cheeloo University, St. John’s University, University of Shanghai, Hangchow University, University of Nanking, Soochow University, West China Union University, Huachung University, Lingnan University, Hwa Nan Women’s College, Fukien Christian University, and Ginling College. In 1951, the United Board shifted its focus to Taiwan and Hong Kong, gradually expanding to Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and other Asian countries.

As the first Christian post-secondary college in Hong Kong, Chung Chi received strong support from the United Board when it was first established. The Board not only generously subsidised the College’s education and hiring of teachers but also provided student scholarships, donated funds for the construction of the new campus in Ma Liu Shui, supplied foreign language books, and sponsored various ministries at the College. This support was particularly crucial to the development of Chung Chi.

To this day, the United Board and Chung Chi continue to cooperate closely. The United Board has two representatives on the College’s Board of Trustees, offering advice for the College’s development. Additionally, the United Board organises various projects and plans to promote academic exchanges between the College and overseas institutions, aiming to cultivate outstanding talents for the higher education sector in Asia.