We are thrilled to announce that Professor Siu-kai Lau, HKIAPS Honorary Senior Research Fellow, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the CUHK in recognition of his academic excellence, public service and contributions to Hong Kong’s policy development.

Professor Lau Siu-kai is a Hong Kong member of the 10th to 12th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, a consultant of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, and an Emeritus Professor of Sociology at CUHK. He holds degrees from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Minnesota. He taught in the Department of Sociology at CUHK from 1975 until his retirement in 2007 and has remained dedicated to research on the social and political development of Hong Kong. He is widely recognised as an authoritative scholar on Mainland-Hong Kong affairs and international political analysis. He served as Head of the Central Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government and Vice-President of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, advising on matters in relation to HKSAR Government policies.

A leading political sociologist, Professor Lau is known for his research on Hong Kong’s governance, political development, and public opinion. His scholarly work has significantly influenced the understanding of “One Country, Two Systems” as well as studies on Mainland-Hong Kong relations and the impact of international politics to Hong Kong. Professor Lau was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2012 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2024, in recognition of his dedicated service to both the nation and Hong Kong. We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Lau on this prestigious and well-deserved honor, and we look forward to his continued insights and contributions to academia and public policy.