Dr The Honourable Lee Shau Kee, GBM, a former member of the Board of Trustees of United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), passed away on 17 March 2025, at the age of 97. The College is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Lee and conveys its deepest condolences to his family.
Dr Lee Shau Kee served as a Trustee of United College at CUHK from 1988 and as a member of the College Endowment Fund Committee starting in 1992, until his retirement in 2021. Dr Lee generously donated significant sums to CUHK to nurture outstanding talent and advance academic development, including establishing the “Lee Shau Kee Education Foundation” Scholarship, which supports underprivileged students in pursuing overseas studies and cultivating exceptional individuals.
Dr Lee dedicated his life to fostering economic prosperity in Hong Kong, China, and the Asia-Pacific region. His kind and virtuous character earned him deep respect and admiration.
