The third Youth Workshop for Sun Yat-sen Studies under the theme "Exploration and Utilization of the Sun Yat-sen Culture and Resources" was hosted from August 19 to 24 in Zhongshan by the Institute of Modern History of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Sun Yat-sen Research Institute. The activity was co-hosted by the Museum of Dr Sun Yat-sen.

During the opening ceremony at the Museum of Dr Sun Yat-sen, Professor Wu Yixiong, former director of the History Department at the Sun Yat-sen University, delivered a speech, introducing Sun Yat-sen's lifetime contribution and the "Three Principles of the People". He thoroughly analyzed the connotation and modern significance of the "Plans for National Reconstruction".

This workshop attracted young scholars from various professional fields and famous universities both at home and abroad. After serious selection, the Sun Yat-sen Research Institute admitted 23 students.

In the coming week, these students will be guided by famous experts from the Sun Yat-sen University, the Tan Siu Lin Centre for Sun Yat-sen Studies in Taipei, the Hong Kong Shue Yan University, the Hong Kong City University, the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences and other institutions. They will participate in special lectures and workshops, and carry out on-site teaching in nearby historic sites related to Sun Yat-sen.