Press Release [For Immediate Release] Dr Lui Che-woo,Chairman of K. Wah Group awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa by the University of Hong Kong today * * * (Hong Kong, ) Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group ( The Group ), was conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa by the University of Hong Kong. Hosted by Dr David Li Kwok Po, the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, the 195 th Congregation was held in Loke Yew Hall today. Four other distinguished individuals were also awarded honorary degrees including Dr Elsie Leung Oi Sie, Dr Tsui Lap-Chee, Dr Victor Joseph Dzau, and Dr Mary-Claire King. Photo Captions: Photo 1: Dr David Li Kwok Po, the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (First from Right) confers the degree of Doctor of Social Science honoris causa on Dr Lui Che-woo (Second from Right), Chairman of K. Wah Group at the 195 th Congregation. Other honorary graduates included Dr Elsie Leung Oi Sie (Third from Right) who is also awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa, Dr Victor Joseph Dzau (Fourth from Right), Dr Mary-Claire King (Seventh from Right) and Dr Tsui Lap-Chee (Sixth from Right) who are awarded the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa. 1
Photo 2: At the congregation, Dr David Li Kwok Po (Right), the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, confers the degree of Doctor of Social Science honoris causa to Dr Lui Che-woo (Left). Photo 3: In recognition of Dr Lui s contributions to higher education and society, the University of Hong Kong has resolved to confer upon him the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa. 2
Photo 4: Dr Lui Che-woo signs the University Register.. Photo 5: Dr Lui Che-woo (Fourth from Left), Chairman of K Wah Group, is awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science honoris causa by the University of Hong Kong. His wife (Fifth from Left) and children including Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lui (Seventh and Sixth from Left), Ms. Paddy Lui (Third from Left), Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Lui (First and Second from Left) and Ms. Eileen Lui and her husband (Eighth and Ninth from Left) congratulate him in the ceremony. 3
Appendix: Introduction of Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group Dr the Honourable Lui Che-woo is a distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist and an avid supporter of education in Hong Kong. Dr Lui was born in Jiangmen, Guangdong and founded the first K. Wah company in Hong Kong in 1955. He is currently Chairman of K. Wah Group. Its major member companies include two Hong Kong listed flagships K. Wah International Holdings Limited and Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited, Stanford Hotels International and K. Wah Construction Materials Limited. Today, K. Wah has developed into a multinational conglomerate involving properties, entertainment and leisure, hospitality, and construction materials with more than 33,000 employees worldwide. In 2015, Dr Lui established the LUI Che Woo Prize - Prize for World Civilisation in Hong Kong. It is the first of its kind annual cross-sector international prize honouring and recognising individuals or organisations who have unconditionally promoted world civilisation through sustainable development, contributed to the welfare of mankind and fostered a positive life attitude and the enhancement of positive energy. Dr Lui has been particularly supportive of the development of medical care, education and hotel and tourism industries. He has supported HKU's endeavours as a Founding Honorary President of the HKU Foundation. The Lui Che Woo Law Library was named in his honour in 1997; an extended Law Library was later set up at the Centennial Campus in 2010 with Dr Lui's support. He was awarded an Honorary University Fellowship in 2002. Dr Lui has also generously supported academic research and campus development at many other universities, and has been conferred honorary degrees by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, as well as Concordia University and the University of Victoria in Canada. Dr Lui has dedicated himself to community affairs and has contributed extensively to Hong Kong. He was made an MBE in 1982, appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1986, awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2005 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2012. In recognition of his contributions to higher education and society, the University has resolved to confer upon him the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa. 4
End About K. Wah Group K. Wah Group was founded in 1955 by Dr Lui Che-woo, who transformed the company into a multinational corporation. Core businesses include property development and investment, entertainment and leisure resorts, hospitality and construction materials. The Group has a business presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia and major cities in the US. The Group includes two Hong Kong-listed flagships: K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"; HK stock code: 0173) and Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited ("GEG"; HK stock code: 0027 and a member of the Hang Seng Index). Other major subsidiaries include Stanford Hotels International and K. Wah Construction Materials Limited and, in the US, Stanford Hotels Corporation and Cresleigh Homes. To date, the Group has over 200 subsidiaries and more than 33,000 staff worldwide. Website: http://www.kwah.com/. Media Enquiries: K. Wah International Holdings Limited Shelly Cheng Tel:(852) 2880 1853 Email:shellycheng@kwah.com Rita Lai Tel:(852) 2960 3386 Email:ritalai@kwah.com Fax:(852) 2811 9710 Strategic Financial Relations Limited Iris Lee Tel:(852) 2864 4829 Email:iris.lee@sprg.com.hk Maggie Au Tel:(852) 2864 4815 Email:maggie.au@sprg.com.hk Kylie Chan Tel:(852) 2114 4990 Email:kylie.chan@sprg.com.hk Fax:(852) 2527 1196 5