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About Founder Dr Lui Che-woo
About K. Wah About Founder Dr Lui Che-woo An asteroid discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing was named “Lui Che Woo Star” Asteroid No. 5538 in 1995
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Dr Lui's Legendary Career

Dr Lui Che-woo is a pioneer in Hong Kong construction materials industry. In the 1960s, he embarked on property investments. In the 1980s, he set his sights on hotel development. In the early 1990s, Dr Lui expanded his business into Mainland China. In 2002, he ventured into Macau's gaming business and is now one of the six gaming operators in Macau where he aims at developing world-class travel, leisure, shopping, meeting, convention, exhibition and entertainment facilities.

Under Dr Lui's leadership, today, K. Wah has developed into a multi-national conglomerate engaged in properties, entertainment and leisure, hospitality, and construction materials with over 200 subsidiaries worldwide, and the foothold of the business covering Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia and major cities in the world.

In 2015, Dr Lui established the LUI Che Woo Prize – Prize for World Civilisation in Hong Kong. This first-of-its-kind annual international prize honours and recognizes individuals or organisations who have unselfishly promoted world civilisation through sustainable development, contributions to the welfare of mankind and promotion of positive life attitude and enhancement of positive energy.

A distinguished philanthropist, Dr Lui has been particularly supportive of the development of medical care, education, information technology and hotel and tourism industries. As a good citizen, Dr Lui was elected Member of the National Committee of 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, a member of the Selection Committee for the First Term Chief Executive of the HKSAR, a member of the Election Committee of the HKSAR, and Member of Steering Committee on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions).

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Other Public Services

 

Charity Donations

 
1976 - 1986
 
1976 - 1986
Honoured as a Member of the Order of the British Empire by The Queen (MBE)
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1976 - 1986
  • Honoured as a Member of the Order of the British Empire by The Queen (MBE)
  • Appointed as Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (1981-1982)
  • Appointed as a Justice of the Peace (JP)
  • Appointed as Founding Chairman of The Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners
  • Appointed as Honorary President of The San Wui Commercial Society of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Hon. Treasurer - The Association of Chairmen of The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals from 1983 to 2009
  • Appointed as Director of The Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest & Heart Diseases Association from 1983 to 2004
  • Appointed as President of Tsim Sha Tsui East Property Developers Association
  • Appointed as Honorable President of Kwun Tong Junior Police Call Club from 1980 to 1997
  • Appointed as Fellow & Chairman - Institute of Quarrying (Hong Kong Branch) from 1977 to 1978
  • Appointed as Director of Yan Chai Hospital from 1976 to 1977
1976 - 1986
  • Honoured as a Member of the Order of the British Empire by The Queen (MBE)
  • Appointed as Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (1981-1982)
  • Appointed as a Justice of the Peace (JP)
  • Appointed as Founding Chairman of The Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners
  • Appointed as Honorary President of The San Wui Commercial Society of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Hon. Treasurer - The Association of Chairmen of The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals from 1983 to 2009
  • Appointed as Director of The Hong Kong Tuberculosis, Chest & Heart Diseases Association from 1983 to 2004
  • Appointed as President of Tsim Sha Tsui East Property Developers Association
  • Appointed as Honorable President of Kwun Tong Junior Police Call Club from 1980 to 1997
  • Appointed as Fellow & Chairman - Institute of Quarrying (Hong Kong Branch) from 1977 to 1978
  • Appointed as Director of Yan Chai Hospital from 1976 to 1977
1993 - 1994
 
1993 - 1994
Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Guangzhou)
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1993 - 1994
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Guangzhou)
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Jiangmen)
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Nanjing)
  • Donated to Wuyi University Education Fund and Guangzhou Transportation Infrastructure Fund
  • Appointed as Founding President of Hong Kong - Guangdong Economic Development Association
  • Appointed as Standing Committee Member of People's Political Consultative Conference, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Patron of Wuyi University Education Fund
1993 - 1994
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Guangzhou)
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Jiangmen)
  • Recognized as Citizen of Honour (Nanjing)
  • Donated to Wuyi University Education Fund and Guangzhou Transportation Infrastructure Fund
  • Appointed as Founding President of Hong Kong - Guangdong Economic Development Association
  • Appointed as Standing Committee Member of People's Political Consultative Conference, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Patron of Wuyi University Education Fund
1995
 
1995
An asteroid discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing was named “Lui Che Woo Star”
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1995
  • An asteroid discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing was named “Lui Che Woo Star” Asteroid No. 5538 
  • Donation was pledged to The University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research (Lui Che Woo Law Library)
  • Donation to Guangzhou Education Fund (Walk for Millions)
  • Appointed as Member of the Board of Trustees of United College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of Fudan University
  • Appointed as Honorary Professor of Wuyi University, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Advisor of Jiangmen Wuyi Foreign Business Union
1995
  • An asteroid discovered by the Purple Mountain Observatory in Nanjing was named “Lui Che Woo Star” Asteroid No. 5538 
  • Donation was pledged to The University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research (Lui Che Woo Law Library)
  • Donation to Guangzhou Education Fund (Walk for Millions)
  • Appointed as Member of the Board of Trustees of United College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of Fudan University
  • Appointed as Honorary Professor of Wuyi University, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Advisor of Jiangmen Wuyi Foreign Business Union
1996
 
1996
Appointed as a Justice of the Peace (JP)
1996
  • Donations were made to The Great Hall of People, Beijing for building Hong Kong Hall
  • Presented the Outstanding Contribution Award in Guangzhou
  • Presented the Outstanding Foreign Investor Award (Guangdong Province)
  • Appointed as Founding Chairman of the China Association (H.K.) for Science and Society Limited
1996
  • Donations were made to The Great Hall of People, Beijing for building Hong Kong Hall
  • Presented the Outstanding Contribution Award in Guangzhou
  • Presented the Outstanding Foreign Investor Award (Guangdong Province)
  • Appointed as Founding Chairman of the China Association (H.K.) for Science and Society Limited
1997 - 1998
 
1997 - 1998
Presented Contribution to the Betterment of Da Ze Award
1997 - 1998
  • Appointed as Member of the 9th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
  • Appointed as Economic Advisor of Hebei Provincial People’s Government
  • Appointed as Member of Election Committee Hotel Subsector for Legislative Council
  • Presented Contribution to the Betterment of Da Ze Award
  • Appointed as Advisor of Board of Directors of San Wui Commercial Society of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Mayoral Advisor of Shenyang Provincial People’s Government  
1997 - 1998
  • Appointed as Member of the 9th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
  • Appointed as Economic Advisor of Hebei Provincial People’s Government
  • Appointed as Member of Election Committee Hotel Subsector for Legislative Council
  • Presented Contribution to the Betterment of Da Ze Award
  • Appointed as Advisor of Board of Directors of San Wui Commercial Society of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Mayoral Advisor of Shenyang Provincial People’s Government  
1999
 
1999
Provided funds for the Stanford University Medical Centre to set up Lui Che Woo Research Laboratory
1999
  • Provided funds for the Stanford University Medical Centre to set up Lui Che Woo Research Laboratory
  • Appointed as Honorary Principal of Wuyi University, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Dean of Business Faculty of Yangzhou University
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Hong Kong - Shanghai Economic Development Association
  • Appointed as Member of the 9th Standing Committee of Jiangmen
1999
  • Provided funds for the Stanford University Medical Centre to set up Lui Che Woo Research Laboratory
  • Appointed as Honorary Principal of Wuyi University, Jiangmen
  • Appointed as Honorary Dean of Business Faculty of Yangzhou University
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Hong Kong - Shanghai Economic Development Association
  • Appointed as Member of the 9th Standing Committee of Jiangmen
2000 - 2001
 
2000 - 2001
Awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa by the University of Victoria
2000 - 2001
2000 - 2001
2002 - 2003
 
2002 - 2003
Establishment of The Dr Lui Che Woo Awards for CUHK/Cornell Student Exchange Programme in Hospitality Management
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2002 - 2003
  • Establishment of The Dr Lui Che Woo Awards for CUHK/Cornell Student Exchange Programme in Hospitality Management
  • Donation was pledged to The Chinese University of Hong Kong for Research and Development Fund; K. Wah Hotel & Tourism Management Forum
  • Set up China Foundation for Justice and Courage
  • Awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Awarded an Honorary University Fellowship by the University of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Shanghai Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce
2002 - 2003
  • Establishment of The Dr Lui Che Woo Awards for CUHK/Cornell Student Exchange Programme in Hospitality Management
  • Donation was pledged to The Chinese University of Hong Kong for Research and Development Fund; K. Wah Hotel & Tourism Management Forum
  • Set up China Foundation for Justice and Courage
  • Awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa by the Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Awarded an Honorary University Fellowship by the University of Hong Kong
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Shanghai Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce
2004
 
2004
Awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws by Concordia University
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2004
  • Awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws by Concordia University
  • Donation was pledged to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to support the setting up of the East-Meets-West in Tele-rehabilitation Centre
  • Donations were made to Fudan University for the building of Che Woo Hall in Guanghua Building
  • Donation was pledged to Macau International Marathon as title sponsor for five consecutive years (2004 - 2008)
2004
  • Awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Laws by Concordia University
  • Donation was pledged to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to support the setting up of the East-Meets-West in Tele-rehabilitation Centre
  • Donations were made to Fudan University for the building of Che Woo Hall in Guanghua Building
  • Donation was pledged to Macau International Marathon as title sponsor for five consecutive years (2004 - 2008)
2005
 
2005
Awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) by the HK SAR Government
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2005
  • Awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) by the HKSAR Government
  • An initiative in support of the reconstruction and refurbishment of 122 schools in underprivileged regions across Mainland China was committed through The Ministry of Education
  • Awarded the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa, by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Appointed as Honorary President of International Themed Hotels Research Association
  • Set up Dr Lui Che Woo Scholarship for Concordia University, Canada
  • Donation was pledged to FIVB World Volleyball Grand Prix as title sponsor for four consecutive years (2005 - 2008)
2005
  • Awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) by the HKSAR Government
  • An initiative in support of the reconstruction and refurbishment of 122 schools in underprivileged regions across Mainland China was committed through The Ministry of Education
  • Awarded the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa, by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Appointed as Honorary President of International Themed Hotels Research Association
  • Set up Dr Lui Che Woo Scholarship for Concordia University, Canada
  • Donation was pledged to FIVB World Volleyball Grand Prix as title sponsor for four consecutive years (2005 - 2008)
2006
 
2006
Set up a fund at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for academic research and scholarship for outstanding students
2006
2006
2007
 
2007
Honoured as the Business Person of the Year in DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards
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2007
  • Honoured as the Business Person of the Year in DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards
  • Presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
2007
  • Honoured as the Business Person of the Year in DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards
  • Presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
2008 - 2009
 
2008 - 2009
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2008 - 2009
  • Donations were pledged in support of the Mainland’s university students in rural to complete their four to five years’ degree programmes via Virya Foundation
  • Donations were made for the construction of the Lui Che Woo Building at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Donations were pledged for the renovation and expansion of a centenary building at Fudan University
  • Donations were made to the development of a new Beijing campus for the China Europe International Business School
  • Appointed as Honorary Member of the Court of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Jiangmen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment
  • Appointed as Chairman of Wuyi University Education Fund 
  • Appointed as Board Chairman of Wuyi University Board of Trustees
2008 - 2009
  • Donations were pledged in support of the Mainland’s university students in rural to complete their four to five years’ degree programmes via Virya Foundation
  • Donations were made for the construction of the Lui Che Woo Building at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Donations were pledged for the renovation and expansion of a centenary building at Fudan University
  • Donations were made to the development of a new Beijing campus for the China Europe International Business School
  • Appointed as Honorary Member of the Court of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Appointed as Honorary President of Jiangmen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment
  • Appointed as Chairman of Wuyi University Education Fund 
  • Appointed as Board Chairman of Wuyi University Board of Trustees
2010
 
2010
Donations were made to The University of Hong Kong for the building of a law library in the Centennial Campus
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2010
2010
2011
 
2011
Presented the Diamond Award by Macau Tatler
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2011
  • Donation was pledged to Hong Kong SAR Government “Community Care Fund”
  • Presented the Diamond Award by Macau Tatler
  • Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by All Leaders Publication Group Limited
  • Appointed as Life Honorary Chairman of Wuyi University Board of Trustees
  • Appointed as Life Honorary Chairman of Macao Xinhui Daze Countrymen Association
2011
  • Donation was pledged to Hong Kong SAR Government “Community Care Fund”
  • Presented the Diamond Award by Macau Tatler
  • Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by All Leaders Publication Group Limited
  • Appointed as Life Honorary Chairman of Wuyi University Board of Trustees
  • Appointed as Life Honorary Chairman of Macao Xinhui Daze Countrymen Association
2012
 
2012
Awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the HKSAR Government for his significant contribution to Hong Kong
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2012
  • Awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the HKSAR Government for his significant contribution to Hong Kong
  • Awarded Certificate of Honor by the Mayor of San Francisco, the US
  • Presented with 2012 Asia Hotel Awards - Outstanding Achievement of the Year by Asia Hotel Forum
  • Presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2012 by Enterprise Asia
  • Donation was made to the Chinese University of Hong Kong for the establishment of the Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine
2012
  • Awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the HKSAR Government for his significant contribution to Hong Kong
  • Awarded Certificate of Honor by the Mayor of San Francisco, the US
  • Presented with 2012 Asia Hotel Awards - Outstanding Achievement of the Year by Asia Hotel Forum
  • Presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2012 by Enterprise Asia
  • Donation was made to the Chinese University of Hong Kong for the establishment of the Lui Che Woo Institute of Innovative Medicine
2013
 
2013
Received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th China Hotel Golden Horse Award
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2013
2013
2014
 
2014
Presented the Outstanding Contribution Award at the International Gaming Awards
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2014
2014
2015
 
2015
Established Lui Che Woo Prize – Pize for World Civilization to honour individuals or organization with remarkable contributions to the welfare of mandkind
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2015
2015
2016
 
2016
Conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa, by the University of Hong Kong
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2016
2016
2017
 
2017
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2017
  • Set up K. Wah City Governance Research Fund in support of the establishment of K. Wah Big Data Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Presented the Peking University Outstanding Educational Contribution Award
  • Donation was pledged to Opera Hong Kong as an Honorary Patron (2017-2018) to promote local art education and cultivate art management talents
  • Sustainability Prize, Welfare Betterment Prize and Positive Energy Prize of the LUI Che Woo Prize — Prize for World Civilisation were presented to Mr Xie Zhenhua, Landesa and International Paralympic Committee respectively, recognizing their significant contributions to world civilisation
  • Donation to Macau Storm victims via GEG Charitable Foundation and Lui’s Family
  • Set up Lui Che Woo School of Life Sciences Fund in support of the development of the School of Life Sciences of Peking University and the construction of a new Life Sciences research building to be named as the “Lui Che Woo Building”
2017
  • Set up K. Wah City Governance Research Fund in support of the establishment of K. Wah Big Data Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Presented the Peking University Outstanding Educational Contribution Award
  • Donation was pledged to Opera Hong Kong as an Honorary Patron (2017-2018) to promote local art education and cultivate art management talents
  • Sustainability Prize, Welfare Betterment Prize and Positive Energy Prize of the LUI Che Woo Prize — Prize for World Civilisation were presented to Mr Xie Zhenhua, Landesa and International Paralympic Committee respectively, recognizing their significant contributions to world civilisation
  • Donation to Macau Storm victims via GEG Charitable Foundation and Lui’s Family
  • Set up Lui Che Woo School of Life Sciences Fund in support of the development of the School of Life Sciences of Peking University and the construction of a new Life Sciences research building to be named as the “Lui Che Woo Building”
2018
 
2018
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2018
  • Appointed as Honorary Trustee of Peking University
  • Awarded Outstanding Leadership in Social Responsibility Award at 25th World Travel Awards in recognition of his establishment of the LUI Che Woo Prize – Prize for World Civilisation, which promotes harmony and positive energy, as well as his contribution to the charitable causes
  • Sustainability Prize, Welfare Betterment Prize and Positive Energy Prize of the LUI Che Woo Prize — Prize for World Civilisation 2018 were presented to Mr Hans-Josef FELL, World Meteorological Organization and Pratham Education Foundation respectively, recognising their significant contributions to world civilisation
  • Donation to Tsinghua University to fund the construction of two new blocks at the Biomedical Sciences Building, to be named as “Lui Che Woo Pharmaceutical Sciences Building” & “Lui Che Woo Medical Sciences Building”
2018
  • Appointed as Honorary Trustee of Peking University
  • Awarded Outstanding Leadership in Social Responsibility Award at 25th World Travel Awards in recognition of his establishment of the LUI Che Woo Prize – Prize for World Civilisation, which promotes harmony and positive energy, as well as his contribution to the charitable causes
  • Sustainability Prize, Welfare Betterment Prize and Positive Energy Prize of the LUI Che Woo Prize — Prize for World Civilisation 2018 were presented to Mr Hans-Josef FELL, World Meteorological Organization and Pratham Education Foundation respectively, recognising their significant contributions to world civilisation
  • Donation to Tsinghua University to fund the construction of two new blocks at the Biomedical Sciences Building, to be named as “Lui Che Woo Pharmaceutical Sciences Building” & “Lui Che Woo Medical Sciences Building”
2019
 
2019
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2019
2019
2020
 
2020
2020
  • Donation to Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, as a start-up fund for them to convert part of the workshop area within an integrated vocational rehabilitation centre into a surgical mask production factory
2020
  • Donation to Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, as a start-up fund for them to convert part of the workshop area within an integrated vocational rehabilitation centre into a surgical mask production factory
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