A distinguished civil service employee and alumna of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ms Cheung Man Yee was the first Chinese who became Director of Broadcasting in Hong Kong. Ms Cheung joined the Radio Television Hong Kong as a Programme Officer in 1972, and she rose through the ranks of Controller, Broadcasting Services (Radio) (1981), Assistant Director of Broadcasting (1983), Deputy Director of Broadcasting (1984), Director of Information Services (1985), Director of Broadcasting in Hong Kong (1986). From 1999 to 2002, Ms Cheung became the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative in Tokyo, Japan.

　　A prominent and dedicated civil service employee, Ms Cheung has made tremendous contributions to the broadcasting field. In 1988, she became the first woman and first Chief of Broadcasting from the Asia-Pacific region to be elected President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.

　　Ms Cheung has been a devoted supporter of community services, and has a deep concern for the communal development in Hong Kong. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to Hong Kong, Ms Cheung was awarded the Outstanding Young Persons' Award in 1980 and the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2002.

　　Ms Cheung has maintained a close relationship with her alma mater, and Chung Chi College in particular since she graduated from the University in 1968. She was Member of the Organizing Committee of the Farewell Dinner for Professor and Mrs Charles Kao in 1996 and was Mentor of the Mentor Programme of Chung Chi College from 1999 to 2000. Over the years, the Chinese University has benefited enormously from Ms Cheung's valuable effort, time and advice.