Ho Ying-chie
Ho Ying-chie | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Pudong, Shanghai, China |
| Died | January 21, 2000 (aged 88) Hong Kong Sanatorium, Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, benefactor |
| Known for | Leadership of Hong Kong Tobacco |
Ho Ying-chie (, 8 June 1911 – 21 January 2000) was a prominent Hong Kong entrepreneur and benefactor, recognized for his leadership role at Hong Kong Tobacco.
Originating from Pudong, Shanghai, Ho discontinued formal education at the age of 14 to begin an apprenticeship in his family’s printing business, advancing to manager by 16. In 1931, he launched his own printing enterprise. Throughout the 1937 Second Sino-Japanese War, Ho’s printing operation was the sole functioning facility in Shanghai, achieving profitability by securing limited printing paper supplies. By 1942, he had started a tobacco firm in Shanghai that quickly gained market traction. Following the war, Ho founded Hong Kong Tobacco in 1949.
In 1962, Ho and several company executives faced charges related to aiding tax evasion and record falsification; he admitted guilt and was penalized with a HK$10,000 fine. His son, Ho Kwan-king, was also involved in the case.
Ho contributed significantly to charitable efforts, including support for Project Orbis and a donation of HK$100 million toward flood relief efforts in China in 1996.
He passed away on 21 January 2000 at Hong Kong Sanatorium. His remains were transported to the United States for interment in Hartsdale, New York.
Family
Ho entered into marriage at age 18. Among his grandchildren are businessman Charles Ho (born 1949) and Canadian-based David Ho (born 1953).