In recognition of the outstanding achievements of Nobel laureate Professor Charles Kao and renowned Chinese scholar Professor Jao Tsung-I, an auditorium and a forum at Hong Kong Science Park and a centre to promote Chinese arts and culture in the former Lai Chi Kok Hospital will be named after them.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang said today Professors Kao and Jao are distinguished personalities who have made tremendous contributions to Hong Kong, the world and mankind.

"Hong Kong is proud of their achievements. The naming arrangement is to pay tribute to them on behalf of the Hong Kong people and to bring a lasting honour to them," he said.

The 288-seat Charles Kao Auditorium, commonly referred to as the "Golden Egg" due to its shape, is a landmark building at the Science Park and is the venue for many important international and local science events.

The new Jao Tsung-I Academy at the Lai Chi Kok Hospital site will open in 2012.