PolyU staged a gala dinner on 3 December for the presentation of the 2009 Bauhinia Cup Outstanding Entrepreneur Awards to distinguished entrepreneurs from the private sector in the Chinese mainland.

This year, fifteen entrepreneurs were presented with the coveted prizes by Mrs Rita Fan, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress; and Prof. Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President. The awardees’ scope of businesses covers educational services, automobiles, home appliances, agriculture, manufacturing, printing, energy, environment, new materials, etc. Among them, two are helmsmen of US-listed mainland enterprises.

Since its launch in 1997, the Bauhinia Cup Awards scheme has honoured 117 outstanding entrepreneurs from the Chinese mainland. It also provides a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland to exchange their experiences and explore further business opportunities. Details >>