Cai Jiazan

Karson Choi Ka-tsan (born 1986), is a Hong Kong entrepreneur and the only son of "Toy King" Francis Choi Chee Ming. He is the Chairman of Sing Tao News Corporation, Chairman and CEO of Health and Happiness International Holdings, Vice Chairman of the world's largest toy manufacturer Early Light International, and Founder and Chairman of Unique Timepieces Group.

Biography

Choi attended La Salle Primary School in Hong Kong. During his school years, he was kidnapped and subsequently sent to study in the United States, where he obtained a degree in Political Economy from the University of Southern California.

After graduating, he returned to Hong Kong to join the family business, currently serving as Vice Chairman of Early Light International. The group's businesses cover toy manufacturing, shopping mall development, property leasing and management, media, luxury watch retail, automobile sales and servicing, and education.

In 2010, Choi founded Unique Timepieces Group, representing over 30 prestigious Swiss watch brands with stores across Hong Kong and Macau, becoming the largest watch retailer in Macau.

In 2022, he acquired a stake in Sing Tao News Corporation and became its Chairman. Sing Tao publishes multiple widely circulated publications, including Sing Tao Daily, Headline Daily (Hong Kong's largest free newspaper), East Week (Hong Kong's top magazine), Parent-Child King, and The Standard, with editions also available in North America and Europe.

Philanthropy

Known for his low-profile charitable work, Choi has donated over HK$100 million annually since 2008. In 2017, he donated HK$8 million through his watch group to sponsor the Chinese New Year fireworks display. In 2018, he donated HK$1 million to the Hong Kong Volunteer Alliance to support underprivileged students. In 2021, he led the Hong Kong Poverty Alleviation Association to donate HK$10 million for community support programs.

In 2023, the University of Hong Kong awarded him an Honorary University Fellowship for his contributions to youth development, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability initiatives such as bioplastics.

Public Positions

- Vice Chairman, 14th National Committee on Population, Resources, and Environment - Member, 13th and 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (Hong Kong delegation) - Chief President, Hong Kong Guangxi Association - Chief President, New Territories Association of Societies - President, Hong Kong Poverty Alleviation Association - Founding President, Hong Kong CPPCC Youth Federation - Member, Social Welfare Department Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged Advisory Committee - Member, Trade and Industry Department Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme Assessment Panel - Member, Junior Police Call Central Advisory Committee - Vice President, Hong Kong Customs "YES" Youth Program - Non-official Member, Immigration Department Service User Committee - Executive Committee, Correctional Services Rehabilitation Pioneer Leaders Program

Honors

- 2016: World Outstanding Youth Award - 2017: Bronze Bauhinia Star (Hong Kong Government) - 2018: Youngest Hong Kong delegate to 13th CPPCC at age 31 - 2022: Appointed University of Hong Kong Council Member - 2023: Vice Chairman, CPPCC Population, Resources, and Environment Committee - 2023: Justice of the Peace (Hong Kong) - 2023: Honorary University Fellow, University of Hong Kong - 2025: Gold Bauhinia Star (Hong Kong Government)

Family

Choi married model Wong Yuen Yuen in 2013. The wedding, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, cost over HK$100 million and was described by the media as the "Wedding of the Century." Distinguished guests included Hong Kong's then-Chief Executive Leung Chun Ying and Macau's Chief Executive Chui Sai On.

Horses

As a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Choi owns several racehorses, including "Carson," "Cosmic Carson," "Ground Carson," "Hot Fight Carson," and "Sky Shadow," trained by various renowned trainers.

External Links

- Unique Timepieces Official Website: http://www.utpieces.com

- Fastwheel Motors Official Website (archived): https://web.archive.org/web/20160623084344/http://www.fastwheelmotors.com/home.php