Chao Kuang Piu
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Chao Kuang-piu, SBS
, is a Hong Kong
industrial tycoon
and philanthropist
, sometimes referred to as Hong Kong
's "Wool Magnate".
. His father was also a successful businessman in Shanghai
. In 1950, Chao went to Hong Kong to develop his own business. His career has been mainly involved in the Hong Kong textile industry.
Chao was the main founder of the Dragonair
, which was the first Chinese air company in Hong Kong. Chao also was the very first businessman who invested in Mainland China
when the Chinese Economic Reform
started in late 1970s.
Chao is the current Honorary Chairman of the Wharton School's Global Alumni Forum
in Hong Kong. He is also the current Chairman of Novel Enterprises Ltd.
(曹其真), is the first President of the Legislative Assembly of Macau, Macau SAR.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
, is a Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
industrial tycoon
Business magnate
A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a capitalist, czar, mogul, tycoon, baron, oligarch, or industrialist, is an informal term used to refer to an entrepreneur who has reached prominence and derived a notable amount of wealth from a particular industry .-Etymology:The word magnate itself...
and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, sometimes referred to as Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's "Wool Magnate".
Life
Chao was born in 1919 or 1920 in NingboNingbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
. His father was also a successful businessman in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
. In 1950, Chao went to Hong Kong to develop his own business. His career has been mainly involved in the Hong Kong textile industry.
Chao was the main founder of the Dragonair
Dragonair
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited , operating as Dragonair, is an international airline and flag carrier headquartered in Hong Kong; with its corporate headquarters, Dragonair House Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (T: 港龍航空有限公司, S: 港龙航空有限公司, Cantonese: gong2 lung4 hong4 hung1 jau5 haan6 gung1 si1,...
, which was the first Chinese air company in Hong Kong. Chao also was the very first businessman who invested in Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
when the Chinese Economic Reform
Chinese economic reform
The Chinese economic reform refers to the program of economic reforms called "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" in the People's Republic of China that were started in December 1978 by reformists within the Communist Party of China led by Deng Xiaoping.China had one of the world's largest...
started in late 1970s.
Chao is the current Honorary Chairman of the Wharton School's Global Alumni Forum
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wharton was the world’s first collegiate business school and the first business school in the United States...
in Hong Kong. He is also the current Chairman of Novel Enterprises Ltd.
Family
Chao's daughter, Susana ChouSusana Chou
Susana Chou Kei Jan , born December 1941 in Shanghai, a native of Ningbo, Zhejiang) was the President of the Legislative Assembly of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.-Biography:...
(曹其真), is the first President of the Legislative Assembly of Macau, Macau SAR.
Honours and awards
- The Asteroid 4566 Chao Kuang Piu4566 Chaokuangpiu- External links :*...
is named after him - Silver Bauhinia StarSilver Bauhinia StarThe Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
- Wharton School Dean's Medal, awarded by the Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaWharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaThe Wharton School is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wharton was the world’s first collegiate business school and the first business school in the United States...