Remember Mr. Kenneth Liang (Former President of SQI & Former Chairperson and Honorary Board Director of ANQ, as well as Former SQI representative in WACQ)

An incredibly sad news received from Mr. Johnson Tan Swan San (Chairman, SQI) on 16^th Apr 2026 that Mr. Kenneth Liang (Former President of SQI & Former Chairperson and Honorary Board Director of ANQ) passed away on 14^th Apr 2026. Mr. Liang had significant contributions to the advancement of quality practices across the region in Asia Network for Quality (ANQ) and World Alliance for Chinese Quality (WACQ). I on behalf of Hong Kong Society for Quality (HKSQ) expressed hearty condolences to Mr. Kenneth Liang’s family, friends and colleagues.

(Mr. Kenneth Liang chaired ANQ Congress 2014 in Singapore.)

ANQ

The last time we met onsite was in ANQ 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand (before Covid-19). I summarized some of our meeting in ANQ and WACQ below for memory.

Minda and I visited Singapore and had dinner with Kenneth’s family on 22^nd Feb 2019.

In 2018, we joined the ANQ Congress in Almathy Kazakhstan. 

I took a photo with Kenneth and SQI team during the tea break in ANQ 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

During the gala dinner, Kenneth and Prof. Phulporn invited all participants to dancing together.

He also joined ANQ 2016 Vladivostok, Russia and seat in head table during gala dinner.

I took a photo with Mr. Kenneth Liang (SQI) and Prof. Yung-Ho Suh (KSQM) in ANQ Congress 2015 in Taipei.

During gala dinner, Kenneth led SQI team and invited us to sing a song.

SQI was held the ANQ Congress 2014 in Singapore and Kenneth led the whole event.

Photo taken with Mr. Peter Fung (HKSQ), Mr. Kenneth Liang (SQI) and Dr. Panisuan Jamnarnwej (SQAT).

In the closing session of ANQ Congress 2014, Kenneth presented best paper award certificate to me.

During the gala dinner, we sang a song together.

In ANQ Congress 2013 Bangkok, Kenneth took a group photo with the best paper awardees.

After ANQ Congress 2012 in Hong Kong, we had ceremony dinner. Kenneth and Alice sang a song with us.

In ANQ Congress 2011 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Mr. Kenneth Liang was one of panelists in a special session “Certification Scheme for Asian Quality Profession”.

We joined technical visit to Oppama Plant of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd in Japan.

Our first photo was found in ANQ Congress 2008 in Thailand. Our group photo was taken in ANQ Annual General Meeting on 28^th Oct 2008.

During gala dinner, we took a photo together.

WACQ (Previous CQF)

For Mr. Kenneth Liang contribution to WACQ, I summarized the following photos for memory. He participated the first Chinese Quality Forum (CQF) in Taipei in 2012.

We had happy dinner after the first CQF.

He also joined the 2^nd CQF in CityUHK and he was one of panelists.

The 3^rd Chinese Quality Forum (CQF) was organized by CAQ. 

We visited Beijing Yanjing Beer Group Corporation.

After the 3^rd CQF, we found the World Alliance for Chinese Quality (WACQ) and the 1^st World Summit for Chinese Quality was held in Hong Kong. Kenneth was representative of SQI. 

We had happy dinner after the summit.

I took a photo for Kenneth and Alice.

Before the 3^rd World Summit for Chinese Quality, we arrived Singapore and had lunch with Kenneth and Alice.

During the summit, we also took a photo for memory.

The World Alliance for Chinese Quality (WACQ) meeting for the 3rd World Summit for Chinese Quality was held in Kazakhstan before ANQ 2018 on 17^th Sep 2018. Kenneth joined the meeting too.

Our Quality Communities has missed out on world-class quality leader. Remember Mr. Kenneth Liang’s contribution in ANQ and WACQ, as well as Singapore Service Quality. RIP.

Reference:

ANQ

20191023: ANQ Congress 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand – Day 1 (Part A) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/10/anq-congress-2019-in-bangkok-thailand.html

20190222: Dinner with Kenneth and Alice family (SQI) in Hong Kong - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/02/dinner-with-kenneth-and-alice-family.html

20180917: Pre-ANQ Congress 2018 – WACQ Meeting in Kazakhstan - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/09/pre-anq-congress-2018-wacq-meeting-in.html

20180919: ANQ Congress 2018 Almaty, Kazakhstan – Day 1 (Part A) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/09/anq-congress-2018-almaty-kazakhstan-day.html

20171107: Dinner with Alice from Singapore (SQI) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/11/dinner-with-alice-from-singapore-sqi.html

20170920: ANQ Congress 2017 Kathmandu, Nepal – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2017/09/anq-congress-2017-kathmandu-nepal-day-1_20.html

20160922: ANQ Congress 2016 Vladivostok, Russia – Gala Dinner - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2016/09/anq-congress-2016-vladivostok-russia_91.html

20150923: ANQ Congress 2015 Taipei – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/09/anq-congress-2015-taipei-day-1.html

20150924: ANQ Congress 2015 Taipei – Gala Dinner - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/09/anq-congress-2015-taipei-gala-dinner.html

20140812: ANQ Congress 2014 Singapore – Day 1 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/08/anq-congress-2014-singapore-day-1.html

20140813: ANQ Congress 2014 Singapore – Gala Dinner & Technical Visit - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/08/anq-congress-2014-singapore-gala-dinner.html

20131018: ANQ Congress 2013 Bangkok – Day 2 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2013/10/anq-congress-2013-bangkok-day-2.html

20120808: Post-ANQ Congress Networking and Ceremony Dinner - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2019/02/dinner-with-kenneth-and-alice-family.html

20110930: ANQ 2011 - Day 2 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/09/anq-2011-day-2.html

20090918: ANQ 2009 Technical Visit to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Oppama Plant) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2009/09/anq-2009-technical-visit-to-nissan.html

20081030: ANQ 2008 (Part 4 - Farewell Dinner) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2008/10/anq-2008-part-4.html

WACQ

20120526: The first meeting for the Chinese Quality Forum (華人品質論壇) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2012/05/first-meeting-for-chinese-quality-forum.html

20140315: The 2nd Chinese Quality Forum (華人品質論壇) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-2nd-chinese-quality-forum.html

20151115: The 15th China Quality Award cum Chinese Quality Forum – Day 2 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-15th-china-quality-award-cum_5.html

20160708: The 1st World Summit for Chinese Quality - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-1st-world-summit-for-chinese-quality.html

20181107: Per – The 3rd World Summit for Chinese Quality (WSCQ) Visit - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/11/per-3rd-world-summit-for-chinese.html

20181108: The 3rd World Summit for Chinese Quality (WSCQ) – Day 1 (Part A) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-3rd-world-summit-for-chinese.html

Briefing on Major Selection for COMP Students

Department of Computing has organized briefing on Major Selection for our students and invited academic advisors to meet academic advisees on 17^th Apr 2026. Dr. Raymond Pang, Dr. Jeff Tang and I attended the briefing.

In the beginning, Prof. Ken Yiu introduced the time line for selecting Major, Double Major and Minor. Then he briefed the majors in two key programmes in COMP department.

The overview of action time was mentioned.

And then he briefed the overall curriculum in four years studies.

For Computer Science, the core and elective subjects were stated.

For Enterprise Information Systems, the core and elective subjects were also mentioned.

After that the credit requirement and different combination of Double Majors were introduced.

Finally, he briefed that there are 140-160 credits for Double Major and close to 120 credits for Minor (But elective should be covered 18 credits).

Lastly, Dr. Raymond Pang and I took a photo with students.

Dr. Mohammed Aquil Mirza, Dr. Jeff Tang and I also took a photo with students.

Reference

COMP - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/

Academic Advising System - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/study/ug-programmes/student-development-and-supports/academic-advising/

COMP Double Majors - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/comp/study/ug-programmes/double-major/

20260305: COMP Academic Advising Session & Lunch Gathering 2026 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2026/03/comp-academic-advising-session-lunch.html

Dinner with Leo Choi in CityU

Leo Choi (Lab Manager, A&R (Macau) Testing Limited (A&R)) attended ASHIRE Technical Conference – Water Wellness for Healthy Buildings on 14^th April 2026 in Hong Kong. After that we had dinner in CityU.

(Left: Minda Chiang, I and Leo Choi)

After passing through the CityU tunnel, CityUHK Lounge will be on your left.

It is my old photo taken in front of the lounge.

Reference:

A&R Testing - https://aandrtesting.com/

ASHRAE(HK) - https://ashrae.org.hk/

20250923: The 10th World Summit of Chinese Quality 2025 (第十屆全球華人品質峰會) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-10th-world-summit-of-chinese.html

20250528: DIAMIDEX & BLC Webinar – Improve your Productivity with Legionella Pneumophila Rapid Method - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/05/diamidex-blc-webinar-improve-your.html

20250312: Dinner with Leo Choi and Benny Wong in PolyU - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2025/03/dinner-with-leo-choi-and-benny-wong-in.html

202401207: ART Laboratory Visit and Macau Trip 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/12/art-laboratory-visit-and-macau-trip-2024.html

20241010: ART Laboratory Zoom Meeting 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/10/art-laboratory-zoom-meeting-2024.html

20240904: Dinner with Leo Choi in PolyU 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/09/dinner-with-leo-choi-in-polyu-2024.html

20240228: Dinner with Benny and Leo 2024 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/02/dinner-with-benny-and-leo-2024.html

20231123: BLC Lab Last Zoom Meeting 2023 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/11/blc-lab-last-zoom-meeting-2023.html

20231102: Visit to Macau and Laboratories - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/11/visit-to-macau-and-laboratories.html

20231027: Laboratory Accreditation Assessment in Macau - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/10/laboratory-accreditation-assessment-in.html

20230929: IA and MR in BLC Lab in Macau - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/09/ia-and-mr-in-blc-lab-in-macau.html

20230821: Onsite review for BLC Lab in Macau - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/08/onsite-review-for-blc-lab-in-macau.html

20230805: Visit to Benny's house in Kent, UK - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/08/visit-to-bennys-house-in-kent-uk.html

20230601: Visit to BLC Lab in Macau - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/06/visit-to-blc-lab-in-macau.html

20230512: BLC Lab Meeting 2023 - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/05/blc-lab-meeting-2023.html

Drama_Zhang Juzhen in Xiqu Centre (戲曲中心-張居正)

Minda and I went to Xiqu Centre in westk (戲曲中心 - 西九文化區) to see the drama named Zhang Juzhen (張居正) on 12^th Apr 2023. The drama was performed by Beijing People's Art Theatre (北京人民藝術劇院). It is my first time to see drama in Xiqu Centre. 

We took a photo inside the hall.

It seems not big.

The person in the middle is Zhang Juzhen.

Finally, all the artists expressed their gratitude to the audience.

Reference:

Xiqu Centre - https://www.westk.hk/en/venue/xiqu-centre

20240926: PolyU Drama“Distinguished Chinese Scientist - Qian Xuesen” - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2024/09/polyu-dramadistinguished-chinese.html

20230810: Family Trip to Kent & London UK (“Phantom of the Opera” & musical MAMMA MIA)- https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2023/08/family-trip-to-kent-london-uk.html

20100926: Political Drama (十大9官) during Mid-Autumn Festival - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2010/09/political-drama-9-during-mid-autumn.html

20110626: Hong Kong Competitiveness Seminar ("Boundless Movement" (遍地芳菲)) - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2011/06/hong-kong-competitiveness-seminar.html

20080906: Field of Dreams – Olympics football - https://qualityalchemist.blogspot.com/2008/09/field-of-dreams-olympics-football.html

Chinese Traditional Wisdom Management Course (中華智慧管理學) - Lecture 1

 The new course provided by Prof. Pang’s (彭泓基教授) named “Chinese Traditional Wisdom Management” (中華智慧管理學) and the first lecture was held on 11^th Apr 2026. The course content showed as follows (In Chinese): “關於新課程的內容，我們還有許多中華智慧尚未分享，包括：術數的紫微斗數、占星術、奇門遁甲等。國學則有諸子百家如法家、兵家、縱橫家、墨家等，儒釋道則要談王陽明、孔孟、荀子、莊子、老子深入探討、王陽明、宋明理學。歷史則如歷代政治得失等。真正的學問要貫通中西文化與思潮，則需要研究西方文史哲。此外，健康養生極為重要，我也想把氣功與養生之道跟大家分享，使你們成為道術並重、文武全才的現代智者，面對如今紛亂世情的挑戰！” Minda and I took a photo with Prof. Pang for memory.

In the beginning, Prof. Pang added extra hour for review the I Ching and Divination. (易經與術數).

Eight Characters(八字命理的觀人術) were reviewed again.

After the review, Minda and I took a photo with Master Andy Law for memory. The first lecture named “Military Wisdom and the Way of Competition” (兵家智慧與競爭之道).

Prof. Pang introduced the content of lecture 1 that included many different Chinese military wisdoms.

He first explained what is military (兵) and its important for the country.

And then he introduced some key concepts from “The Art of War” (孫子兵法) such as Invincibility lies in oneself; the possibility of victory lies in the enemy (不可勝在己, 可勝在敵).

Another military book mentioned “Listen to public opinion, and then make your own decision”. 

After that Prof. Pang stated some basic elements that determine the outcome of a war included (1) The Moral Law; (2) Heaven; (3) Earth; (4) The Commander; (5) Method and Discipline (道，天，地，將，法).

He also mentioned different military books concepts.

There are seven famous Chinese military books.

And he said information is very important. He introduced a company named MizarVision (覓熵科技) and said the word of company name “Entropy” (熵) means degree of randomness.

Finally, he concluded the moral is very important and the overall war decision framework was proposed.

Prof. Pang explained the hold fist salute (抱拳禮) that fist (拳) indicates military (武) and palm (掌) indicates arts (文). The arts control the military. A thumb inside the palm gesture represents humility.

Lastly, he concluded all military strategies in one diagram named “The formation pattern of military strategy” (兵家之策略形成模式).

After the lecture, I Ching classmate (new and old) had lunch together. Since Minda and I missed in this time, we asked Kinsen to take photo for sharing.

Reference:

彭泓基教授 - https://www.master-insight.com/author/penghongji/

屈機TV (屈基論) - https://www.youtube.com/@wgtvhk/playlists