Sphere No.43 (Oct 2017)

hantou University may be a relatively young university, but it has classic touches which those at older schools would recognise. At his annual address to the graduating class, Mr Li Ka-shing spoke of the joy of “strolling along the glowing golden flowers” and listening to the “chimes from the bell tower”. But his eye is firmly fixed on the future of the graduating students. At almost 90 years old, he could feel the enthusiasm of the students and claimed that if he could only “bottle the positive energy [in the graduation ceremony hall]” it would last him another 90 years. Graduation day is replete with enthusiasm, but he warned about the challenges that lay ahead and the emotional and moral perils that could lead to “wilful blindness”. S SPHERE #43 2017 18 PHILANTHROPY FOCUS “Synthesise all facts, data and intelligence that capture your imagination into something new and to effect change.” Mr Li Ka-shing VISION EYES WIDE OPEN INTO THE FUTURE Mr Li and Nobel laureate Mo Yan spoke of the mental strength needed in an uncertain world. Mindful leaders shape new destinies for humanity. Like ballet dancers, their transcendence results from a struggle that shapes their personality and virtuosity.