Liu Haoqing
Liu Hao-ching, was a Hong Kong petroleum tycoon, shipping industry entrepreneur, and philanthropist[1]. He served as Chairman of Oriental Oil Company in Hong Kong[2].
Life
He was born in Baoshan, Jiangsu (now part of Shanghai), with ancestral roots in Ningbo, Zhejiang. His wife was Liu Kong Ai-ju, and he had six children[3][4]. In 1935, he began as an apprentice in a foreign trading firm in Shanghai. In 1938, he co-founded a hardware factory in Shanghai. In 1943, he founded the Zhonghua Rolling Steel Plant. In 1946, he became general manager of the Greater China Shipping Company.[2]
During the Second Sino-Japanese War, he served in the military. During the Chinese Civil War, he piloted the vessel "Da Jiang" to Qingdao to support the PLA's maritime transport. In December 1949, he sold his assets in Hong Kong and returned to Guangzhou and Shanghai to participate in early industrial development in the People's Republic of China. He concurrently served as general manager of the South China Salvage Company in Guangzhou. During the Korean War, he donated an aircraft. He was elected as a representative to the first Guangzhou People's Congress.[2]
He later returned to Hong Kong and restarted his business career. In 1972, he entered the petroleum industry and founded Oriental Oil Company in Hong Kong, serving as chairman. He was dubbed "Petroleum King of Hong Kong". Apart from oil, he ran more than ten businesses in Hong Kong spanning petroleum, steel, shipping, and import-export.[1]
In 1977, with the start of the Reform and Opening era, he established the first mechanized poultry farm in mainland China in suburban Guangzhou.[1]
Liu Hao-ching died in Hong Kong on August 18, 2016, at the age of 97.
Philanthropy
Since 1978, he made many charitable donations for education and public works in Shanghai, Ningbo, Dalian, Chongqing, and other cities.
- In 1986, he established the Liu Hao-ching Education Fund in Hong Kong[5].
- In 1993, he established an education foundation at Shanghai Maritime University[6][4].
- In 2006, he donated 20 million RMB to Fudan University to establish the "Fudan-Hao-ching Distinguished Professorship Fund"[5].
- In 2007, he donated 10 million HKD to Hong Kong Baptist University[7].
- In 2008, he donated 5 million RMB to establish an education fund at Ningbo University[4].
- Liu Hao-ching’s family records are preserved in the Ningbo Bang Museum[8]. He was named Honorary Citizen of Ningbo in 2007[9].
- Liu Hao-ching’s eldest son, Liu Tie-cheng (father of Liu Chia-hang, Liu Chia-yun, and Liu Chia-yeh), is known for his low profile, though he also participates in charitable and social activities. He has served as Executive Director of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Industries (Energy and Power), Honorary President of the General Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Hong Kong, and Managing Director of the Liu Hao-ching Education Fund. He has also served as a Standing Committee Member of the Shanghai CPPCC and Chairman of Yan Oi Tong (23rd session).[10]
Political and Economic Appointments
Liu Hao-ching held many positions in Hong Kong industry associations and Chinese political bodies, including[1]:
- Representative to the First People's Congress of Guangzhou
- Honorary President of the Hong Kong Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association
- Honorary President of the Hong Kong Kowloon Steel and Hardware Import and Export Association
- Member of the 8th and 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
- Member of the First Selection Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
- Honorary President and Advisor of the Third Council of the Zhejiang Overseas Friendship Association[11]
Family
Liu Hao-ching and his wife Liu Kong Ai-ju had six children: Liu Tie-cheng, Liu Ju-cheng, Liu Yi-cheng, Liu Ling-po, Liu Shun-po, Liu Ping-po.
Anecdotes
Liu Hao-ching had a deep passion for the Zhejiang opera form Yue opera. He was skilled in performing it and once shared the stage with famous artists such as Wang Wenjuan, Jin Caifeng, Qian Huili, Shan Yangping, Fang Yafen, and Xu Yulan. His performances became legendary, and he also promoted Yue opera in Hong Kong.[3]
Published Works
- The Petroleum Tycoon of Hong Kong: Biography of Liu Hao-ching, written by Ji Wan, published by Hong Kong Oriental Publishing Center, ISBN 9787801869722.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-Liu_King_oil_1-0
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-Liu_history_2-0
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-Liu_oreintal_oil_3-0
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-Liu_NBU_4-0
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-5
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-Liu_Fudan_6-0
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-7
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-8
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-9
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-10
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%88%98%E6%B5%A9%E6%B8%85#cite_ref-11