Press Release

HKBU names new hall after Mr and Mrs Chan Hon-yin in appreciation of their charity trust’s $15 million donation

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

 

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has received a generous donation of HK$15 million from the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust (the Trust) in support of HKBU’s clinical Chinese medicine research. In appreciation of the Trust’s support, HKBU named a new hall in the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity as “Mr & Mrs Chan Hon Yin Hall” at a naming ceremony yesterday (8 September).

Officiating at the naming ceremony were Mr Anthony Chan, Chairman of the Trust, and his wife Ms Cindy Chin; Ms Donna Chan, Director of the Trust, and her husband Dr Tommy Lee; Mr Alan Chan, Director of the Trust, and his wife Ms Jacqueline Cheng; Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; and Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU.

At the ceremony, Dr Kennedy Wong expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chan Hon-yin family and the Trust for their unwavering support of HKBU and significant contributions to the development of its School of Chinese Medicine over the years. He said: “In 2021, HKBU was selected as the contractor for the service deed of Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital. We are grateful that the Trust once again demonstrated its generosity by making a substantial donation to support our clinical research in Chinese medicine. Members of the Chan family have dedicated themselves steadfastly to philanthropy over the years, benefiting numerous educational institutions across Mainland China and Hong Kong. Their foresight and selfless commitment are truly respectable.”

In his speech on behalf of the Trust, Mr Alan Chan said: “Giving back to society is a fundamental value of the Trust, and we are pleased to contribute to the advancement of HKBU’s Chinese medicine research. The opening of Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital in phases at the end of this year marks a significant milestone in driving the modernisation and internationalisation of Chinese medicine, fostering breakthroughs in clinical treatment and research. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with HKBU and further contributing to the inheritance and innovation of Chinese medicine.”

The Mr & Mrs Chan Hon Yin Hall, located at the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity at HKBU, is equipped with the University’s first 49:9 curved LED screen, spanning more than 11 metres in length. This state-of-the-art display offers flexible presentation modes and enhances the visual experience for the audience, making it an ideal venue for events such as exhibitions, seminars and conferences. During the ceremony, Professor Johnny M Poon, Associate Vice-President (Interdisciplinary Research) cum Dean of the School of Creative Arts of HKBU introduced the unique design, future plans and activities of the Hall, highlighting how the venue will foster artistic and transdisciplinary exchange and development.

This was followed by a video showcasing the profound and long-standing support from the Chan family and the Trust to HKBU, featuring valuable historical footage which highlighted their deep friendship and enduring partnership.

Other attending guests included Mr Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and the Court at HKBU; Professor William Leung, Member of the Board of Governors of HKBU Foundation; Mr Ivan Wong, Member of the Board of Governors and Co-Chairman of the Young Entrepreneur Committee of HKBU Foundation; Professor Martin Wong, Provost; Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice-President (Research and Development) cum Dean of Graduate School; Ms Christine Chow, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary; Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer; Professor Liu Jiming, Associate Vice-President (Research Development); Professor William Cheung, Associate Vice-President (Transdisciplinary Education); Professor Zhang Han, Dean of the School of Business; Professor Li Min, Dean of the School of Chinese Medicine; Mrs Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement of HKBU and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and representatives of the School of Chinese Medicine and the University.

The Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust and the Chan family have been long-term supporters of HKBU, especially in advancing its Chinese medicine education and research initiatives. In 2000, the Trust donated HK$9 million to the University to launch Hong Kong’s first-ever Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in Chinese Medicine programme. Their ongoing support has funded several research-based initiatives, Chinese medicine projects, as well as the establishment of scholarships. As of today, the Trust and the Chan family have made a total contribution of more than HK$50 million to the University.

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(From left) Dr Tommy Lee; Ms Donna Chan, Director of the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust; Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Mr Anthony Chan, Chairman of the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust; Ms Cindy Chin; Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU; Mr Alan Chan, Director of the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust; and Ms Jacqueline Cheng officiate at the Ceremony.
Mr Alan Chan, Director of the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust, gives a speech.
Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation (left), and Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU (right) present a souvenir to the Chan Hon Yin Couple Charity Trust, represented by Ms Donna Chan (centre).
Guests pose for a group photo.