Mr Hu Fa-kuang, GBS, CBE, JP, the founder and Honorary Chairman of Ryoden Development Limited, received an Honorary Doctor of Social Science from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in recognition of his valuable contribution to the Hong Kong society and the promotion and development of sports. Mr Hu has dedicated his life to public services since the 1970s. He has taken up significant roles in many government and public organizations, as a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, a Hong Kong Affairs Advisor, a Legislative Councilor, the first Chairman of the Land Development Corporation, Chairman of the Consultative Committee of the New Airport, Chairman of the Hong Kong Employers’ Federation, and President of the HK–Shanghai Economic Development Association Limited, Vice President of Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, President and Honorary President of many National Sports Associations. In appreciation of Mr Hu’s significant contributions to sports development and his support for the CityU, the University named its sports centre as the Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre in 2010.