Professor Tang Tao, Honorary Chair Professor of Hong Kong Baptist University and Sponsoring Member of the HKBU Foundation, was elected as member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements. Professor Tang is currently Vice-President (Research) of Southern University of Science and Technology.

Membership in CAS is the highest academic title conferred by the Chinese government for achievements in science and technology research. The election of CAS members takes place biennially and the membership is reserved for scientists who made remarkable contributions in the disciplines of natural sciences, technology and engineering.