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Jiang Zhen

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Chiang Chen GBM OBE was a prominent Hong Kong industrialist, founder and honorary chairman of Chen Hsong Group, often referred to as a "patriotic businessman".[1]

Biography

Chiang Chen was born in 1923 in Heze, Shandong Province. He received only four years of primary education during his childhood.[2] At the age of 18, he joined the National Revolutionary Army[1] and participated in the Battle of Nanma. In 1949, Chiang Chen moved alone to Hong Kong, working as a dockworker and textile mill laborer.[1] He also worked in mining in Hong Kong.[3] After arriving in Hong Kong, he participated in the Free China Movement[4][5] and received training in Saipan, preparing to be airdropped into Shandong. However, the Korean War's conclusion also ended the Free China Movement.[6] In 1957, introduced by friends, he joined Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company.[1]

Earlier, Chiang was involved in the cotton business but left after losses. In 1958, he co-founded "Chen Hsong Machinery Factory" with his friend Tam Hung.[1] He developed Hong Kong's first two-color blow molding machine, used for mass production of plastic footballs. In 1966, he introduced Hong Kong's first locally designed and manufactured 10-ounce screw direct injection molding machine, earning him the title "King of Injection Molding Machines".[1] He received the "New Product Honor Award" from the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong. In 1986, taking advantage of China's reform and opening-up, Chiang became one of the first industrialists to set up a joint venture in Shunde.[1]

In 1990, he donated all his shares of Chen Hsong Group to establish the Chiang Chen Industrial Charity Foundation to nurture industry talent, donating over 400 million HKD to date.[1] In recognition of his significant contributions to Hong Kong's industrial development, he was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2005, the first industrialist to receive this honor after Hong Kong's handover. He also collaborated with universities in Mainland China and the United States to train over 60,000 industrial and management professionals.[1] He also served as a Hong Kong Affairs Advisor.

On 13 March 2022, Chiang Chen passed away at home surrounded by family at the age of 100 (actual age 98 by Western counting).[1]

Family

Chiang Chen and his first wife, Cheung Chun Fong, had six daughters and one son, all of whom achieved success in business or politics:

  • Eldest daughter: Chiang Lai Wah, settled in the United States working in accounting after marrying a dentist.
  • Second daughter: Priscilla Leung, former CPPCC member and Legislative Council member (Kowloon West), member of the DAB.
  • Third daughter: Chiang Lai Ping, former singer[7] and real estate professional, later engaged in religious work[8][9], founder and chairperson of the Love Foundation.
  • Fourth daughter: Lily Chiang, first female chairperson in the 145-year history of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, but arrested by ICAC in 2008 for alleged fraud, convicted in 2011 and imprisoned for 3.5 years, released in 2013.
  • Fifth daughter: Chiang Lai Ling, managing director and vice chairperson of Chenzhen Industrial Limited.
  • Sixth daughter: Chiang Lai Yuen, took over the family business,[1] serving as chairperson and CEO of Chen Hsong Group.[10][11]
  • Son: Chiang Chi Kin, former vice-chairman and executive director of Chen Hsong Group, removed from the board due to family disputes.[12][13]

Honors

  • Honorary Doctor of Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Honorary Doctor of Social Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Honorary Doctor of Business Administration, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  • Grand Bauhinia Medal (2005)
  • Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Hong Kong (March 2008)
  • Philanthropic Pioneer of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao (2006)[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-1
  2. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%BA%BA%E5%90%8D%E9%8C%84_2-0
  3. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-3
  4. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-4
  5. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-5
  6. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-%E4%B8%96_6-11
  7. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-7
  8. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-8
  9. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-9
  10. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-10
  11. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-11
  12. ↑ Chiang Chi Kin removed from Chen Hsong board amid family dispute, Priscilla Leung calls for regulator intervention
  13. ↑ Chiang Chi Kin ousted from board, Chen Hsong: internal shareholder vote
  14. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-14
  15. ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%94%A3%E9%9C%87#cite_ref-15

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