The HKBU Foundation records with deepest sorrow the passing of Mr. So Chung Ping, BBS, MH, Honorary University Fellow of HKBU (2013) and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association, on 25 June 2025. He was 95 years old.

Mr. So was an esteemed community leader and a devoted philanthropist, whose service to Hong Kong spanned over 70 years. His visionary leadership of the Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association, alongside his distinguished roles as one of the first directly elected District Councillors, Director of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and Founding President of the Lions Club of West Kowloon, significantly promoted community harmony, social inclusion, and the development of education, healthcare, and elderly services across Hong Kong and the Mainland. His exceptional contributions were widely acclaimed, earning him the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service and the Medal of Honour from the HKSAR Government, culminating in the Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2025 in recognition of his innovative spirit of service.

A long-standing supporter of HKBU, Mr. So’s contributions to the University’s development were immense. Through his initiative, the Tsim Sha Tsui District Kai Fong Welfare Association made multiple generous donations to the University, supporting the establishment of scholarships and bursaries, and the advancement of teaching, research and clinical practice in Chinese medicine. The Association is currently recognised as Honorary Permanent President of the HKBU Foundation.

The Foundation conveys its deepest condolences to Mr. So’s family at this time of bereavement. Mr. So will always be remembered for his outstanding contributions to Hong Kong and the University.