Mr. Yuen Chi-wai, SBS, JP

Mr. Yuen Chi-wai graduated from the then Department of Communication (now the School of Communication) at Hong Kong Baptist College in 1978, majoring in Television Production — a discipline that has shaped his career for nearly five decades. A prominent figure in Hong Kong's broadcasting industry, he currently serves as the Assistant General Manager (News and Information Services) at Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In this executive role, he provides strategic oversight of the production and editorial direction of all news programmes, covering public affairs, financial information, and sports, solidifying the station’s status as a leading powerhouse of news for the community.

Mr. Yuen has a lifelong commitment to broadcast journalism. He began his professional journey in 1977 before graduation, by joining TVB’s News Department as News Anchor. After graduation, he advanced through positions including Reporter, Assistant News Editor, and Managing News Editor, delivering global news to local households. During these years, he played a pivotal role in producing programmes focusing on social issues such as 97 Magazine and SAR Magazine. In 1995, he was appointed Senior Executive Producer of the Public Affairs Department, where he produced and hosted special news programmes focusing on Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland.

After a distinguished 22-year career in news reporting, Mr. Yuen transitioned to the management team at TVB in 1999. Tasked with safeguarding the quality of professional news programmes, he served in a number of key roles including Public Affairs Manager, Assistant News Controller, Deputy News Controller, and News Controller, before being promoted to Assistant General Manager in 2016. Under his leadership, TVB’s news and public affairs programmes have earned tremendous international recognition at various global stages — including the prestigious Peabody Awards, the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, and the Asian Television Awards —winning over 100 global accolades.

Beyond the newsroom, Mr. Yuen’s professionalism and valuable contributions to the broadcasting and media industry have been recognised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. He was appointed Justice of the Peace (JP) in 2017 and awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) in 2023. These honours acknowledge his significant impact in the media industry, as well as his contributions in producing highly educational information programmes about the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong.

Throughout his career, Mr. Yuen has remained a steadfast supporter of HKBU. In addition to sharing his professional experience with students, in a true display of the HKBU spirit, he also performed in the 50th Anniversary Variety Show, an event celebrating the tight bonding between the alumni and the University. He further demonstrated his commitment to the University by serving on the Organising Committee for Communication and Publicity for the HKBU 60th Anniversary. Mr. Yuen exemplifies the excellence and perseverance that the University aims to cultivate in its students and graduates.

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