Professor Jao Tsung-I and Shenzhen University have a long and deep academic bond. In September 1984, Professor Jao was invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Chinese Department and the Sinology Institute of Shenzhen University. He held the posts of consultant and lecturer of the Sinology Institute. In June 1995, Professor Jao was conferred SZU Honorary Professorship. In October 2005, Professor Jao served as a consultant to the Institute of Comparative Literature and Comparative Culture of SZU. In May 2011, Professor Jao wrote “Shenzhen Grand View” in calligraphy for the painting that was initiated by SZU. In December 2016, Shenzhen University established the Jao Tsung-I Institute of Culture Studies and became a member of Jao Link. Professor Jao expressed his full support for the development of the institute and was conferred the title of Honorary Director.
