Hainan University (HNU) hosted its 2026 Spring Festival Gathering on the afternoon of February 9 at the Harmonious Hall of the International Academic Exchange Center. Leading the celebration were Chair of HNU Council Li Hu and President Luo Qingming, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, joined by university leaders Zhang Jiyou, Gao Diangong, Qiu Xiguang, He Yong, Zou Yonghua, Liu Qian, Li Buhong, Yue Wen, Zhang Falian, Yang Zhixin, and Hu Jingwei.

Video of the 2026 Spring Festival Gathering

Li Hu and the university leadership gathered on stage to extend New Year greetings and blessings to faculty, staff, retirees, alumni at home and abroad, and all friends who have long supported the university’s development.

University’s leadership team extended New Year greetings and blessings

Luo Qingming noted that the university has remained committed to its goal of building a world-class university with Chinese characteristics and a distinctive Free Trade Port identity. Through steady and in-depth reforms, and with the collective efforts of its faculty and students, the university has achieved a series of high-level accomplishments in areas such as talent cultivation, scientific research, social services, cultural inheritance and innovation, and international exchanges and cooperation—marking a period of leapfrog development. He called on the HNU community to carry forward the “Hainan University Spirit” of patriotism, dedication, hard work, reform and innovation, and to strive for even greater successes.

Luo Qingming is making a speech.

Attendees also enjoyed a gala, celebrating HNU’s achievements and anticipating a rewarding 2026.

2026 New Year’s Gala.

Chorus Ode to The Motherland.

Group Photo.

The gathering was also attended by representatives of HNU’s faculty and staff — including high-level talents, award-winning teachers, retirees and union members — along with Party members, united front representatives (including those from democratic parties, personages without party affiliation, and representatives from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, overseas Chinese communities, and ethnic minorities), student representatives from the colleges, and heads of various administrative units.

Translated by Yan Xinyang

Proofread by Liu Sujun