The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) conferred honorary doctorates on Professor PAI Hsien-yung, Kenneth, Professor Alison F Richard and Dr. WU Po-ko, Michael at its Sixty-sixth Congregation on 29 June, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to academic and cultural advancement, socio-economic progress, promotion of the well-being of the people, and the development of CUHK. Dr. Edgar W. K. Cheng, Chairman of the University Council, presided at the Congregation.

Professor PAI Hsien-yung, Kenneth is a world renowned writer, playwright and producer of Kunqu. His many highly acclaimed novels were translated into different languages and adapted for film, television and the stage.

Professor Alison F Richard became the 344th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in 2003, where her talent for drawing people together has inspired and united the University and its 31 Colleges. She is the first woman to hold the position full-time.

Dr. WU Po-ko, Michael, a professional engineer, a philanthropic entrepreneur and former Chairman of Wing Lung Bank, is currently the Secretary of Wu Yee Sun Charitable Foundation. He actively ploughs back to the community and has provided financial assistance to educational institutions, hospitals and social service organizations in Hong Kong and mainland China.