Chen Wei-nan
Chan Wai‑nam BBS (born Chan Hung‑chi; courtesy name Kwok‑hin;[1] 18 February 1919 – 20 March 2023)[2] was a Hong Kong industrialist, philanthropist, and racehorse owner,[3] nicknamed the "Feed King." He served as Chairman of Guangzhou Pingshan Trading Co., Ltd. and Chairman of Hong Kong Pingshan Enterprises Ltd.[4]
He held social and civic roles including Member of the 11th CPPCC Shantou Municipal Committee, Member of the HKSAR First Chief Executive Election Committee, and Founding President of the Hong Kong Chaozhou Associations Federation. He was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR Government, honored as a Philanthropist of South Canton by Guangdong Province, and received the Thai Order of the White Elephant (5th Class).
He was father of Chan Yau‑nam and grandfather of Chan Shing‑kit. He passed away on 20 March 2023 at the age of 104 (by traditional counting, aged 106).
Family
Chan Wai‑nam had three children: daughter Lin Chan Yau‑chin, son Chan Yau‑nam, and daughter Chan Yau‑fung. His son‑in‑law is Lin Kin‑shing; his daughter‑in‑law is Chan Cheung Sze‑man. His eldest grandson is Chan Shing‑kit, and granddaughter is Chan Pui‑kwan; his grandson‑in‑law is Siu Yau‑tai.
References
External links
- Official profile of Chan Wai‑nam BBS