The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) held its Eighth Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on 18 May 2009 on campus. Five distinguished persons who are closely associated with CUHK were conferred Honorary Fellowships in recognition of their significant contributions to the University and the community:

• The Honourable Cheung Man-kwong, veteran educator and a member of the Legislative Council;
• Mr. Leslie Chung Wing-kok, Director of the Dr. Tien Chang Lin Technology Innovation Foundation Limited;
• Professor Kuan Hsin-chi, prominent expert in political and administration studies;
• Professor Lee Shiu-hung, specialist in public health, occupational health and administrative medicine; and
• Mr. Christopher Mok Wah-chiu, famous Chinese art collector and connoisseur, and a Certified Public Accountant.