Dr Philip Wong Kin-Hang
Philip Wong is fondly remembered as one of the architects of HKU’s traditions. An exemplary alumnus and long-term benefactor, he supported various University’s initiatives for over three decades, leaving an indelible mark on its history.
He always held HKU close to his heart. Whether serving as President of the HKU Alumni Association, a member of the HKU Council, or a key figure in the 80th, 90th, and 100th anniversary celebrations, he brought his energy, wisdom, and unwavering love for the University to every effort—alongside his family.
Drawing on his professional expertise in setting up trusts and charities, Dr Wong was instrumental in establishing HKU Foundation in 1995 and served as Chairman in 2003 for a decade. An ardent believer in education, he endowed three Professorships and numerous scholarships at HKU. Revered as a distinguished member of the legal profession, he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1955 and an HonLLD in 1996 from HKU.
PHILIP KH WONG THEATRE
PHILIP KH WONG THEATRE
On December 15, 2022, a deeply moving dedication ceremony was held to honor the late Dr Philip Wong (黃乾亨), an exemplary alumnus and lifelong benefactor whose modest wish was to be described as “an ordinary person who perhaps has done something extraordinary and beneficial for the community.”
Throughout his life, Dr Wong exemplified humility, kindness, and unwavering dedication. His generous support and heartfelt commitment to HKU have left an indelible mark on the University’s history. In recognition of the enduring support from the Philip K.H. Wong Foundation and the Wong family over the years, the Faculty of Law’s Centre for Chinese Law has been named the “Philip K.H. Wong Centre for Chinese Law (黃乾亨中國法研究中心),” and a 300-seat lecture theatre bears his name as the “Philip K.H. Wong Theatre (黃乾亨講堂).”
Professor Hualing Fu, Dean of Law, is grateful to the Foundation for its continuing support. “The study of Chinese Law at the Faculty will doubtless gather further momentum as Hong Kong embraces the synergies for growing legal collaborations and integration across the Greater Bay Area. This generous donation will provide stable support for the Centre’s future research activities and, through the collective efforts of our colleagues, it will cement our role as a leading centre of academic excellence for pioneering research on China-focused legal issues,” he said.
