On October 28th, the Center for Excellence in English Instruction (CEEI) at Xiwan College organized the "University Path General Education Lecture," featuring Dr. Yu Guangliang, CEO of Pingtung Christian Hospital. The lecture was titled "Reflection on International Health Cooperation – an experience of paradigm shift of the work in Malawi," where Dr. Yu shared his experience as the team leader of a medical mission to Malawi, Africa. This captivating lecture was the final event in the October series of English Salon talks hosted by CEEI. The series covered topics such as experiences of employment in the United States, social connections between work, friendship, and life, cross-disciplinary cultural communication techniques, and international medical cooperation. Students who attended all four English lectures not only improved their English proficiency but also enhanced their international perspectives and cross-cultural abilities.

Dr. Yu Guangliang was born and raised in Hong Kong, and after graduating from high school, he attended Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan for his medical education. Upon graduation, he chose to stay in Taiwan to practice medicine. When Pingtung Christian Hospital asked if he would be willing to participate in overseas medical services, Dr. Yu decided to temporarily leave his hospital duties and take on the role of team leader for a medical mission to Malawi. His diverse experiences of growth and work in different countries, coupled with his religious beliefs, enabled Dr. Yu to empathize with the needs and perspectives of the underprivileged. During his time in Malawi, Dr. Yu and his team provided medical care to local HIV/AIDS patients. In addition to medical work, they also endeavored to empower women with livelihood skills and facilitate education for more children, thereby improving the economic conditions, alleviating poverty, and increasing knowledge dissemination in a more holistic manner to address fundamental issues.

Dr. Yu advocates for viewing established concepts with a broad perspective, such as referring to poor countries as "developing countries" and recognizing that economic poverty does not affect the richness of the spirit. He openly admits that before participating in overseas medical missions, the hospital made it clear that upon completion of his service abroad, he might not be able to return to his original position, and his seniority and promotions would be affected due to the suspension of his medical duties. However, looking back on everything, Dr. Yu affirms that his participation in the medical mission to Malawi was an invaluable life experience that cannot be replaced. He encourages students attending the lecture to engage in international volunteer exchange activities, experience the value of giving being greater than receiving, broaden their horizons, and enhance the meaning of life.