Chen Jinglun
Chan King-Luen (Cantonese pronunciation: can4 ging1 leon4, born 22 September 1925 – 16 January 2022)[1][2] was a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist from Hong Kong. He served as Chairman of Kam Man Rice Group in Hong Kong, a member of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and was an honorary citizen of Xinhui District, Beijing, and Hangzhou.
Biography
Chan King-Luen was born on 22 September 1925 in Hong Kong, with ancestral roots in Xinhui, Guangdong.[1] At the age of 17, he began assisting his father in business. In 1950, after the death of his father Chan Sui-Kei, he inherited the family businesses and further expanded them. After the economic reforms in Mainland China, he became actively involved in philanthropic causes on the mainland, investing large sums in charity. His contributions included the establishment of Chan King-Luen Secondary School in his hometown of Jiangmen, Guangdong, Wuyi University, Xinhui No.1 Middle School, Hangzhou Chan King-Luen Sports School, and Beijing Chan King-Luen Secondary School in the capital city. He was awarded honorary citizenship in Beijing, Hangzhou, and his hometown Xinhui, and served as a member of the Guangdong Provincial CPPCC.