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Ryoden Development Charitable Trust
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Professor Herman Hu Shao-ming, Chairman of Ryoden Development Limited (Ryoden), served for 14 years on the Council of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), both as a member and as Chairman, at a time when the University made many remarkable achievements, including groundbreaking results in fundraising, the successful establishment of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, and the launch of Hong Kong’s first undergraduate veterinary programme to spearhead innovation. Professor Hu has long been well respected in political, business and sports circles in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in commercial and public service leadership and has served on numerous public service committees and professional bodies. Professor Hu’s wife, Mrs Jeanie Hu Leung Tze-wai, has also participated actively in social services. She is the Chair of the Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps and has a strong interest in promoting the welfare and educational development of young people.

Not only Professor Hu has a special tie with CityU, his family has also provided unwavering support and a substantial fi­nancial contribution to the University. Mr Raymond Hu Liang-ming, Professor Hu’s younger brother, is the Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Ryoden. He is an architect and has extensive experience in property development and investment, as well as property management. The company has done very well, with impressive achievements in residential, commercial and industrial projects in Hong Kong and the mainland China.

In addition to setting up three named professorships, Professor Hu and Ryoden have established scholarships to recognize outstanding CityU’s student athletes and supported the development of the Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre, which was named after their esteemed father, Dr Hu Fa-kuang, CBE, GBS, JP, founder and Honorary Chairman of Ryoden.

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I believe that the development of nanomaterials has enormous potential in research, and will have a significant impact on the future advancement of biotechnology and medicine. I hope that my donation will not only enhance research excellence in the nanomaterial field, but also expand Hong Kong's horizons in scientific discovery and create a better everyday life for us.

 

Professor Herman Hu Shao-ming, GBS, JP

It is my pleasure to support CityU to enlighten preeminent faculty members, advance their cutting-edge research initiatives and help them realise their full potential. I sincerely hope that CityU will continue to create breakthroughs in the realm of biomedical sciences that will ultimately produce tangible benefit to mankind.

 

Mrs Jeanie Hu Leung Tze-wai

I am delighted to join hands with CityU to nurture talent and promote research for the architecture industry. Real estate is an important industry in Hong Kong. Good architecture should be encouraged to sustain the development of this industry, and allow Hong Kong people to enjoy a better living environment despite its limited space.

 

Mr Raymond Hu Liang-ming