國立暨南國際大學於昨（22）日舉行盛大的「名譽管理學博士頒授典禮」，由校長武東星親自主持，授予印尼合板產業鉅子暨著名慈善家李謀誠先生「名譽管理學博士」學位。此舉在表彰李謀誠先生在教育推展、慈善公益以及國際僑教領域所作出的卓越而深遠的貢獻。
李謀誠先生出身於臺灣李長榮化工家族，早年在臺灣與日本完成學業，其事業版圖在東南亞發光發熱，是臺商在印尼設立合板工廠的先驅者。事業有成之後，李先生始終心繫故鄉與僑界教育，數十年如一日地以實際行動實踐「取之社會、用之社會」的崇高理念。
在教育方面，李謀誠先生的貢獻尤為突出。三十餘年前，他與駐外單位及工商同業攜手創辦「雅加達臺灣學校」，為當地臺商子女及印尼學生提供純正的臺灣教育課程與正體中文教學。如今，該校已發展成為印尼地區最具影響力的臺灣教育據點，不僅成功傳承中華文化與道德精神，更有效促進了臺印兩國的文化交流。李先生長期擔任學校董事長，傾注心力與資源，為學校奠定了穩固的發展基石，功不可沒。
在公益慈善領域，李先生同樣長期奉獻。1999年臺灣發生921大地震時，他立即動用私人資源，緊急運送帳棚與物資回臺支援災區。此外，李先生亦是慈濟基金會在印尼推動慈善事工的重要幕後推手，長期協助慈濟促進當地社會族群融合，並成功提升了臺灣的正面國際形象。
在工商領域，李謀誠先生於印尼創立了臺商技術聯誼會，有效促成臺商之間的合作與技術交流。該會自創立以來已運作逾四十年，後更成為印尼臺商會的起源，其影響力擴及全球各地的臺商組織，為臺灣企業在國際間樹立了優良形象。
暨大校長武東星於典禮中致詞表示：「李謀誠董事長以實業報國，以教育傳愛，其精神完全呼應了暨大設校以來推動海外僑教與社會永續發展的使命。此次授予名譽博士學位，可謂實至名歸。」
李謀誠先生以「居功者無功」的謙沖自持風範，展現了勤勉、誠信、精進與善行的實業家與宗教家精神。在致謝詞中，李先生謙稱：「這份榮耀不屬於我個人，而屬於所有為雅加達臺灣學校與慈濟事業努力付出的人。能夠與大家一同成就今日的光輝，是我此生最大的榮幸。」
國立暨南國際大學自創校即肩負推展僑教與培育國際人才的使命，李謀誠先生的卓越成就與奉獻精神，堪為師生學習之典範。本次名譽博士的頒授，不僅象徵著國立暨南國際大學對其多年奉獻的高度肯定，亦是對其人格典範的崇高敬意。
National Chi Nan International University (NCNU) held a grand Honorary Doctorate in Management Conferment Ceremony on the 22nd, presided over by University President Wu Tung-Hsing. During the ceremony, the university conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor of Management upon Mr. Li Mou-Cheng, a prominent figure in Indonesia’s plywood industry and a renowned philanthropist. The conferment recognizes Mr. Li’s outstanding and far-reaching contributions to educational development, charitable causes, and overseas Chinese education at the international level.
Mr. Li Mou-Cheng comes from Taiwan’s Lee Chang Yung Chemical Industry family. He completed his early education in Taiwan and Japan before establishing a successful business presence across Southeast Asia. As a pioneer among Taiwanese businesspeople in establishing plywood factories in Indonesia, he played an important role in the development of the industry. Despite his business success, Mr. Li has remained deeply committed to his hometown and overseas Chinese education. For decades, he has consistently put into practice the noble principle of “giving back to society what one has received from society.”
Mr. Li’s contributions to education have been particularly remarkable. More than three decades ago, he joined forces with Taiwan’s overseas representative offices and fellow business leaders to establish the Jakarta Taipei School, providing children of Taiwanese businesspeople and Indonesian students with authentic Taiwanese educational curricula and Traditional Chinese language instruction. Today, the school has developed into one of the most influential centers of Taiwanese education in Indonesia. It has not only played a vital role in preserving and transmitting Chinese culture and moral values but has also effectively promoted cultural exchange between Taiwan and Indonesia. Having served as the school’s chairman of the board for many years, Mr. Li has devoted considerable effort and resources to laying a solid foundation for its long-term development.
Mr. Li has also maintained a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and charitable causes. Following the devastating 921 Earthquake in Taiwan in 1999, he immediately mobilized his personal resources to arrange emergency shipments of tents and relief supplies to support affected communities. Furthermore, Mr. Li has been an important behind-the-scenes supporter of the Tzu Chi Foundation’s charitable initiatives in Indonesia. For many years, he has helped the organization promote social integration and harmony among different ethnic communities, while also contributing to the enhancement of Taiwan’s positive international image.
In the business and industrial sector, Mr. Li founded the Taiwanese Businesspeople's Technical Association in Indonesia, which has effectively facilitated cooperation and technical exchanges among Taiwanese enterprises. Since its establishment more than four decades ago, the association has continued its operations and subsequently evolved into the precursor of the Indonesian Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce. Its influence has extended to Taiwanese business organizations around the world, helping establish a positive international reputation for Taiwanese enterprises.
In his address at the ceremony, NCNU President Wu Tung-Hsing stated, “Chairman Li Mou-Cheng has served his country through industrial development and spread love through education. His dedication fully embodies NCNU’s founding mission of promoting overseas Chinese education and advancing sustainable social development. The conferment of this honorary doctorate is truly well deserved.”
Through his humble philosophy of “Those who claim credit have achieved no true merit,” Mr. Li exemplifies the entrepreneurial and spiritual values of diligence, integrity, continuous improvement, and benevolence. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Li modestly remarked, “This honor does not belong to me alone; it belongs to everyone who has worked tirelessly for the Jakarta Taipei School and Tzu Chi’s charitable missions. Being able to work alongside all of you in achieving what we celebrate today is the greatest privilege of my life.”
Since its establishment, National Chi Nan International University has embraced the mission of promoting overseas Chinese education and nurturing internationally minded talent. Mr. Li Mou-Cheng’s remarkable achievements and spirit of dedication serve as an exemplary model for the university’s faculty and students. The conferment of this honorary doctorate not only represents NCNU’s profound recognition of his many years of service and contributions but also expresses the university’s highest respect for his exemplary character and personal integrity.