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Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group, was appointed Honorary Trustee of Peking University in recognition of his keen concern for the important contributions to the development of Peking University, as well as his effort to promote advancement in civilization and enhance the welfare of mankind. The Honorary Trustee Appointment Ceremony and the "LUI Che Woo Prize" symposium were held in June at Yingjie Exchange Center, Peking University. Dr Mo Yan, a member of the Prize Recommendation Committee, Mr Xie Zhenhua, laureate of the Sustainability Prize 2017 were invited to be the guest speakers and a number of experts and scholars from political and academic circles gathered with more than 200 teachers and students of Peking University to participate in the symposium.

 

Group photo: Dr Lui Che-woo and Mrs Lui with his family members, leaders of Peking University, representatives of K.Wah Group and LUI Che Woo Prize, and guests.

Supporting the development of life sciences research and nurturing talents for the country

Prof Lin Jianhua, President of Peking University thanked Dr Lui for his generous support of donating RMB 120 million to Peking University to set up the “Lui Che Woo School of Life Sciences Fund” and to construct a new Life Sciences building, continuing the pursuit of far-reaching and innovative research. The new life science research building is named “Lui Che Woo Building” and Dr Lui is appointed Honorary Trustee of Peking University, in order to gather his wisdom and experience in further support of the development of the university. Dr Lui believes that becoming a member of Peking University is an affirmation
and great endorsement of his 89-year life. He is looking forward to bringing great achievement to China in the area of life sciences, cultivating more outstanding talents and scientific research for the betterment of the country and the world.

 

Dr Mo Yan, member of the Prize Recommendation Committee, said that providing a better world for future generations is the Chinese people's commitment to the world and its contribution to human society.

Inspiring teachers and students to care about sustainable development

Dr Lui Che-woo, Prof Lin Jianhua, Prof Xu Guanhua,Former Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Selection Panel Member of the Sustainability Prize, Mr Xie Zhenhua, laureate of the Sustainability Prize 2017, Dr Mo Yan, a member of the Prize Recommendation Committee and Nobel Prize Laureate, Mr Zhu Weiqun, Chairman of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee of China, Mr Geng Huichang, member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Vice-chairman of the Subcommittee of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese, Mr Zhigang Qin, Vice-chairman of the China Culture and Art Association, and a number of experts and scholars from political and academic circles gathered with more than 200 teachers and students of Peking University to participate in the symposium entitled "Facing the World: The Role, Opportunities and Challenges of Promoting Sustainable Development in China". Mr Xie stated at the symposium that Dr Lui has always practiced the vision of sustainable development, and he continues to take action, devote his energy, and strengthen his determination. The LUI Che Woo Prize shows that Chinese entrepreneurs take the social responsibility and promote sustainable development and he believes the Prize will lead more entrepreneurs to engage in sustainable development and contribute to a beautiful China. Dr Mo Yan said that Dr Lui believes in good faith and good deeds. The establishment of the LUI Che Woo Prize aims to solve the impact of rapid development of materials and technology on morality, thereby improving the relationship between people, and between man and nature, so that individuals can pursue and achieve their goals, cherish and enjoy the beauty of the world, promote social harmony and common prosperity, and provide a better world for future generations. This is the Chinese people’s commitment to the world and its contribution to human society.

 

Mr Xie Zhenhua, Sustainability Prize laureate of the LUI Che Woo Prize in 2017, stated that LUI Che Woo Prize shows Chinese entrepreneurs take the social responsibility to promote sustainable development.

Prof Xu Zhihong believes that universities should cultivate and encourage students to think about sustainable development. He suggested that every Chinese citizen, especially well-educated citizens, should have such a mindset, starting from oneself, and that this is the only hope for the future of China. Prof Rao Zihe said that the LUI Che Woo Prize focuses on the overall contribution to mankind through its high assessment requirements and standards. He also said that the Prize will have a greater influence in the international community in the future. Prof Zhang Dongxiao then spoke about the close relationship between development and sustainability, the prospects for future cooperation in energy development between China and the United States, and the direction of China's energy structure adjustment.