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(Hong Kong – 25 June 2013) Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group (“the Group”) and senior management made a visit to Tsinghua University (“the University”) in Beijing on 21 June in courtesy of Professor Chen Jining, President, and Professor Jiang Shengyao, Vice President of Tsinghua University. The delegation also attended a sharing session themed “A passion for a brighter future, passing on the spirit – key to success in the new era” (《以心為善 傳承創新 新世紀的商道真經》), during which Dr Lui shared his 70 years of experience in excelling and sustaining through innovation and care for the community with teachers and students of the University.

 

Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group, (left) and Chen Jining, President of Tsinghua University (right)

Prior to the event, President Chen Jining gave an introduction of Tsinghua University to the delegation about its scale, curricula, cross-disciplinary studies and talent nurturing. Professor Dai Qionghai, Department of Automation, Academician Jiang Yi, Director of Building Energy Research Centre, and Professor Wu Guanying, Academy of Art and Design, then showcased the University’s development in 3D video reconstruction and display technology, energy-saving construction technology as well as animation design respectively. Highly commended on these achievements, the scholars also shared their views on energy saving construction with Dr Lui and the delegation.

During the sharing session, Dr Lui began with his passion for giving back to the society. Deprived of education at a young age due to warfare, he was motivated by the sarcasm made by the Japanese towards the education level in China. As his businesses grow and excel along the years, Dr Lui spares no effort in contributing to development of elementary and tertiary education in the Mainland.

 

Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group, shares his life experience under the theme of “A passion for a brighter future, passing on the spirit – key to success in the new era”《以心為善 傳承創新 新世紀的商道真經》with the faculty and students of Tsinghua University

Dr Lui said, “Education plays a pivotal role in the development and economic growth of a country. It also helps boost social and racial harmony.” He pointed out that education paves the way to the improvements of human beings. During his business trip in Kunming a few years ago, Dr Lui witnessed a migrant worker’s hardships of life which gave him a great feeling. This inspired him to help improve people’s livelihood in remote areas of China. Upon returning to Hong Kong, Dr Lui contacted the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for a collaboration programme with the Ministry of Education of China to construct and renovate 122 primary and secondary schools across eight provinces within five years.

Commenting on the required attributes of talents nowadays, Dr Lui indicated that the youth not only have to equip themselves with “hard skills” for their professional development, but also “soft skills,” i.e. the passion to serve both the country and the society. In the course of academic and future pursuits, Dr Lui encouraged young people to cultivate their ethical mind-sets, appreciate the Chinese culture and the social environment, so as to contribute to the society and the development of our country. These elements together with the “Strengthening China through Talents” strategy will bring to the realization of the “Chinese Dream”.

 

Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group, shares his life experience under the theme of “A passion for a brighter future, passing on the spirit – key to success in the new era”《以心為善 傳承創新 新世紀的商道真經》with the faculty and students of Tsinghua University

During the sharing session which was attended by more than 200 teachers and students, Dr Lui and the moderator, Dr Wang Hui from the School of Humanities at Tsinghua University, exchanged views on a management philosophy that combines the best of East and West, while sharing his experience in raising a family and running an enterprise with emphasis on innovation and the passing on of a positive culture. Stressing the importance of pragmatism and integrity with moderatism, Dr Lui stated that an enterprise can continuously advance by making innovation on past successes and in-depth market research, coupled with a pragmatic and progressive attitude built on reputation and integrity. Moreover, shouldering one’s responsibilities, making appropriate delegation and nurturing talent for the corporate with long term planning are the keys to starting a business and creating a legacy. Integrity with moderatism is viewed as a source of happiness in his life.

The K. Wah delegation, composed of more than 10 senior management of the Group, includes Paddy Lui, Executive Director of K. Wah International Holdings Limited and Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited; and Joseph Chee, Executive Director of Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited and Managing Director of K. Wah Construction Materials Co. Ltd.