"We are very happy to support HKUST as it continues to uphold its standards of world class research and teaching.

As Asia develops, and in particular as China's economic growth accelerates, we need to continue unraveling the mysteries of the human body to create new innovations in medical treatment. An aging population will also present additional challenges for medicine. It is in this context that we believe the life sciences, through ongoing research and development, can help to ensure that even as our societies develop, quality of life for human beings is sustained.

We believe that Hong Kong needs to continue playing its role in the advancement of medical knowledge and treatment, to better serve her own population as well as those in China and other parts of Asia. We wish HKUST much success in its endeavors to excel in the life sciences."