CW Chu College The Chinese University of Hong Kong eNewsletter

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held its Thirteenth Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 12 May 2014. Seven distinguished persons closely associated with CUHK, including Mr David Chu, Chairman of College's Committee of Overseers, were conferred honorary fellowships in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the University and the community.

Mr David Chu, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist, is the founder and Managing Director of Regatex Manufacturers, Guangzhou Likang Garment Co. Ltd. and Suzhou Liqiang Garment Co. Ltd. Dedicated to the cause of education and charity, Mr Chu has provided financial aid for over 35,000 students from Hong Kong and the Mainland to pursue education through the CW Chu Foundation started by his late father Dr Chu Ching-wen, after whom CW Chu College is named. Later he himself founded The Solar Trust to continue his philanthropy. Mr Chu has given ardent support to CUHK and has made generous donations to support the development of CW Chu College. He has served as a member of the Planning Committee for CW Chu College and is currently Chairman of the College's Committee of Overseers. Mr Chu has also served as a member of Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and as a member of the Textile and Clothing Training Board of the Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong.