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The School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University is pleased to announce that Professor Hon Chan Wing-kwong has been appointed as the Chairman of the School Advisory Committee, effective from 1 April 2025.

As a veteran in the advancement of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong, Professor Hon Chan Wing-kwong is a registered Chinese medicine practitioner and also serves in important roles such as Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Member of Chinese Medicine Development Committee of the Health Bureau and Chairman of its Chinese Medicine Practice Subcommittee, Chairman of Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association, Chairman of Federation of the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Chinese Medicines Traders Association, and Vice President of Supervision Board of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies.  With extensive knowledge and strong networks, Professor Chan has been committed to promoting Chinese medicine education, enhancing professional standards and internationalisation. As an outstanding alumnus, Professor Chan has actively engaged in supporting and contributing to the School’s services and development.  He has been a member of the School Advisory Committee since 2020 and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of HKBU Chinese Medicine Hospital Company Limited.

Professor Li Min, Dean of Chinese Medicine, said, “Possessing profound expertise in Chinese medicine, visionary insights, rich experience in public services and passion, Professor Chan will undoubtedly lead the School to take a more pivotal role in driving the advancement of Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong.”

Professor Hon Chan Wing-kwong expressed his deep honor regarding the appointment and emphasised, “HKBU School of Chinese Medicine not only nurtures top talents but also engages in precision medicine and translational studies for the benefits of humankind.  Moving forward, I will foster strategic collaborations with the government and various sectors to accelerate the development of the School, aligning with the needs of the industry and community, supporting the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Development Blueprint, and strengthening connections with national and global markets.”

The School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Dr the Hon Kennedy Wong Ying-ho, BBS, JP who has provided invaluable guidance to the School since 2013, leading the School to reach new heights of excellence on all fronts and contributing tremendously to the strengthening of the School’s leadership role in Chinese medicine education and research.