This book focuses on the contemporary history Lingnan University. It recounts the tireless efforts of Lingnan alumni and former faculty to re-establish Lingnan education in Guangzhou, beginning after the People's Republic of China adopted an Open Door Policy and began to participate once again in international society. The focus of this book is on Lingnan's reconstruction and development since December 1989, when Lingnan (University) College of Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University was established. (p.21)