The Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship aims to strengthen ties and promote understanding between Singapore and China through a people-to-people exchange programme that fosters intellectual and cultural sharing in the interests of social development and economy prosperity.
 
The two countries complement each other. China can gain useful insights from Singapore's expertise in public administration, corporate governance and management. Meanwhile, China's dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit is a lesson for Singapore on how to thrive in an environment of rapid change and evolving opportunities.
 
The flow of talent both ways will create greater mutual understanding and trust. The cross border exposure will foster a deeper appreciation of distinctive elements in the two cultures. Lien Fellows will also benefit from the academic environment in the leading universities and other participating institutions where they carry out their research programmes.