Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony 2025

Lingnan University held its Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony on 26 January 2026. The Hon Andrew Yao Cho-fai, Council Chairman of Lingnan University, conferred honorary doctoral degrees on six distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding achievements and valuable contributions to humanity.

Dr Fok Chun-wan, SBS, JP, a well-known patriotic businessman, and Dr Li Ning, an entrepreneur, each received a Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa; The Hon Liao Cheung-kong Martin, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa; Prof Tao Tang, an academic leader, received a Doctor of Science, honoris causa; Prof Wang Anyi, one of the very best writers in the contemporary literary scene; and Mr Donnie Yen, an international action star, each received a Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa.

Dr Fok Chun-wan, SBS, JP

Dr Li Ning

The Hon Liao Cheung-kong Martin, GBM, GBS, JP

Prof Tao Tang

Prof Wang Anyi

Mr Donnie Yen