Luen Thai Group (the Group), Honorary President of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Foundation, hosted a gala dinner on 28 August 2025 to commemorate its 60th Anniversary. The event was graced by Dr. the Hon. Leung Chun Ying, GBM, GBS, JP, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and The Hon. John Lee, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, as officiating guests. They were joined by Dr. Tan Siu Lin, GBS, the Group’s Founder and Chairman; Dr. Henry Tan, SBS, JP, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Willie Tan, Vice Chairman; and other members of the Tan family. Together, they officiated a lighting ceremony, celebrating the Group’s six decades of brilliance and its vision for a century-long legacy.

The splendid evening drew over 1,600 prominent figures from various sectors of society. Members of the HKBU community were also in attendance to extend their heartfelt congratulations. They included Professor Lee Chack Fun, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Management Board of The Jao Studies Foundation; Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; and Professor Yang Junjun, Executive Associate Director of the Clinical Division at the School of Chinese Medicine.  

In the year of Dr. Tan Siu Lin’s 95th birthday, the occasion brought together multiple generations of the Tan family in warm celebrations. Mr. Jeffrey Tan, Dr. Tan’s eldest grandson and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Group, presented a unique birthday gift on behalf of the family — The Biography of Tan Siu Lin. The book chronicles Dr. Tan’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings, highlighting his entrepreneurial philosophy and enduring contributions to society. 

The Tan family shares a deep and enduring connection with HKBU, providing steadfast support for the development of the School of Chinese Medicine and the Department of History over the years. Notably, Dr. Tan Siu Lin is distinguished as Honorary University Fellow of HKBU, while Dr. Henry Tan serves as Honorary Member of the University Court, and The Hon. Sunny Tan is a valued member of the HKBU Foundation’s Entrepreneur Committee. Across two generations, the Tan family has made significant contributions to the University.