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The following is a press release to be issued by Tufts University later today (Monday) announcing the award of the honorary doctorate to Mrs Anson Chan:

Tufts to Honour Hong Kong's First Chinese,

First Woman Chief Secretary with Honorary Degree

Medford, Mass - When she became the Chief Secretary, the second in command of Hong Kong's government, Mrs Anson Chan broke a 150-year old tradition where all previous incumbents had been British. She also plays a key role in securing for Hong Kong a smooth and successful transition from British to Chinese sovereignty in 1997.

To recognise Mrs Chan's public service career of many distinctive firsts first woman director of a government department, first female head of a policy branch and first Chinese and first woman Chief Secretary, the Tufts University is awarding her an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters on September 7 (Thursday) at 3.30 pm in Ballou Hall on Tufts' campus. Mrs Chan will deliver a lecture at 4.30 pm in Cabot Auditorium.

Tufts will repeat the honorary degree award ceremony in Hong Kong on September 22.

"We chose to honour Mrs Chan not only for her distinguished achievements and the unique role she plays in the history of Hong Kong during the transition, but also for her dedication to the public service, a value we promote as an integral part of Tufts education," Tufts President John DiBiaggio said.

"I chose the civil service as a life-long career because I enjoy the challenges and believe in what I am doing," Mrs Chan once said.

"I derive a good deal of satisfaction from participating in decision making which have long term implications for the Hong Kong community."

"It is particularly exciting to be part of an administration that is preparing for a historic transition whilst at the same time coping with to the demands of an increasingly open and affluent community," she added.

Mrs Chan joined the Hong Kong Government in 1962. She has held many important positions in the Administration dealing with finance, economic services, commerce and industry and social services.