As Xiamen University marks its 100th anniversary, I would like to extend my warm congratulations and sincere greetings to all faculty, students and alumni of the university at home and abroad.
Xiamen University is a university with glorious tradition. Established in 1921 by renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah-kee, the university was the first to be founded by an overseas Chinese in the history of modern Chinese education.
Over the past century, the university has remained committed to its motto of "Pursue Excellence; Strive for Perfection" and has been motivated by a desire to serve the country and the people. It boasts over 400,000 alumni.
厦门大学培养了大批优秀人才，为国家富强、人民幸福和中华文化海外传播作出了积极贡献。
Xiamen University has fostered a large number of talented people and made positive contributions to making the country more prosperous, bringing happiness to people and promoting the dissemination of Chinese culture abroad.