Campus Digest

Chinese medicine leaders celebrate Chinese New Year at HKBU

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Over 250 representatives from the Chinese medicine field gather at the HKBU spring reception. Over 250 representatives from the Chinese medicine field gather at the HKBU spring reception.
Over 250 representatives from the Chinese medicine field gather at the HKBU spring reception.

 

The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) hosted a spring reception on 16 February, attracting over 250 guests, including government officials, leaders of the Chinese medicine industry, University management, staff, students and alumni. They raised a toast to a promising future of the Chinese medicine industry at the reception.

Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, Chairman of the Council and the Court, said that nurturing talent is the University’s core mission. He called on Chinese medicine alumni and industry partners to join hands in safeguarding public health and advancing the University’s development.

Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, shared the latest developments of the University and the vision behind the new medical school proposal, demonstrating HKBU’s commitment to advancing in the field of systems medicine.

Dr Vincent Chung Chi-ho, Commissioner for Chinese Medicine Development of the Health Bureau and HKBU alumnus, shared his pleasure in returning to his alma mater and affirmed the School’s outstanding contributions. He said that the “Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint” will be published at the end of the year, and highlighted the importance of industry consensus and joint efforts for the development of Chinese medicine.

Mr Huen Wong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the HKBU Chinese Medicine Hospital Company Limited, remarked that The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will officially commence this year. As the first flagship Chinese medicine hospital in the territory, it will fully align with the Government’s policy to promote the advancement of Chinese medicine and provide quality medical services to the public.

Speaking at the occasion, Professor Lyu Aiping, Vice President (Research and Development) cum Dean of Graduate School and Acting Dean of Chinese Medicine, expressed his sincere gratitude to all the stakeholders for their unwavering support and conveyed his optimism about SCM’s future.

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Officiating guests (from left) Dr Vincent Chung; Dr Cheung Wai-lun, Project Director of the Chinese Medicine Hospital Project Office from the Health Bureau; Mr Huen Wong; Professor Alex Wai; Mr Tommy Li, Honorary University Fellow; Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong; Professor Hon Chan Wing-kwong, Member of the Advisory Committee of HKBU's School of Chinese Medicine; and Professor Lyu Aiping.
The officiating guests, University management, representatives from the Chinese medicine industry, and the SCM’s management give a toast.
A happy and memorable gathering of the SCM community.
Traditional lion dance performance by the students from SWCS Chan Pak Sha School.