The Faculty of Chinese Studies in Southern University College was officially established on 6 June 2023. Its predecessor, the Department of Chinese Studies, has accumulated 26 years of academic experience and offers programmes at the Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels.In 2024, the Faculty expanded by establishing the Department of Global Chinese and Cultural Studies, reviving the Lim Lian Geok Centre for Chinese Education and Teacher Training, and launching an on-site teaching programme in collaboration with Aichi University, Japan. In 2025, building upon its existing research-based Master’s and PhD degrees in Chinese Studies, the Faculty introduced coursework-based Master’s and Doctoral programmes in Chinese Studies, as well as research-based Master’s and PhD programmes in Global Chinese and Cultural Studies. These initiatives further enrich the academic framework and provide society with a diverse range of educational opportunities.