Professor Paul Tam, Acting President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, has sent his deepest condolences and sympathy to Professor Jao Tsung-I’s family on behalf of the University. Professor Jao was HKU’s University Laureate (2014) and Doctor of Letters honoris causa (1982).
Press Release
The University of Hong Kong deeply saddened by the passing of University Laureate Professor Jao Tsung-I
06 Feb 2018
Professor Tam said: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of a great man. Professor Jao, HKU’s inaugural University Laureate, was a national treasure, an international literary giant, and a dear and most respected member of the HKU family. Professor Jao will remain forever part of the HKU legacy.”
Professor Jao Tsung I
University Laureate (2014)
https://www.hku.hk/others/Ulaureate.html
Doctor of Letters honoris causa (1982)
https://www4.hku.hk/hongrads/index.php/graduate_detail/171
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