EdUHK Celebrates 10th Anniversary of University Title: Chan Kwok-ki Praises Alignment with Northern Metropolis Development; Three Foundations Donate HK$50 Million

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The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held its "10th Anniversary of University Title Gala Dinner" at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, under the theme "A Decade of Excellence, Educating for the Future." The dinner attracted over 600 guests from the political and education sectors, as well as EdUHK staff, students and alumni. Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki praised EdUHK for actively strengthening ties with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and aligning with the development of the Northern Metropolis. At the event, EdUHK also announced that it had received a total of HK$50 million in donations from three foundations to support student development and educational innovation.

🏛️ Chan Kwok-ki: EdUHK's Strategy Highly Aligned with Government's Long-Term Vision
Chan Kwok-ki officiated at the dinner as guest of honour. In his speech, he mentioned that Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan emphasises promoting the integrated development of education, technology and talent. He was pleased to see that EdUHK's "Education for the Future, Diversified Talent" strategy is highly aligned with the government's long-term vision. He particularly noted that EdUHK has actively strengthened ties with the Greater Bay Area in recent years and aligned with the Northern Metropolis development. Over the past decade, it has transformed into a vibrant university, and he firmly believes EdUHK will create long-term value for Hong Kong, the nation and the world in the future.

🌏 Wong Yau-kar: Development Footprint Extended to Greater Bay Area
EdUHK Council Chairman Wong Yau-kar, reviewing the past decade of development, said EdUHK's influence on various important rankings and international platforms has continued to grow, with its development footprint further extended to the Greater Bay Area. He stressed that as the nation advances towards the goal of building an education powerhouse, and as Hong Kong continues to consolidate its position as an international hub for post-secondary education and talent, EdUHK will certainly be able to play a leading role.

💰 Three Foundations Donate HK$50 Million to Support Student Development
Wong Yau-kar and EdUHK President Li Zijian specially thanked the Tin Ka Ping Foundation, the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation and the Pang Wai-sun and Pang Tung Ching-yee Charitable Foundation for donating a total of HK$50 million on the occasion of EdUHK's 10th anniversary of its university title, to support the university's student development and educational innovation projects.

🤖 Li Zijian: Embracing the AI Wave While Upholding the Humanistic Values of Education
Facing the global wave of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), EdUHK President Li Zijian stressed in his speech that at this critical moment, EdUHK should uphold its mission of fostering virtue and nurturing talent, with cultivating correct values and good character as the foundation, and firmly uphold the humanistic values and inclusive spirit of education. He said EdUHK will align with the national "15th Five-Year Plan" and Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan, continuing to harness the power of education to change society.

🏅 Seven Distinguished Individuals Awarded Honorary Doctorates and Fellowships
At the dinner, EdUHK also conferred honorary doctorates and honorary fellowships on seven distinguished individuals to recognise their contributions to education and society. Honorary doctorate recipients include former CUHK Vice-Chancellor Ambrose King, Legislative Council President Star Li, and Stanford University Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer; honorary fellowship recipients include Legislative Council Member Lau Ka-keung, former Friends of the Earth Chairman Ng Fong Siu-mei, Legislative Council Member Jimmy Ng, and Standing Committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC Sze Wing-wai.