Ma Jiezhang

Ma Kai Cheung, is a Chinese Communist political figure, Hong Kong entrepreneur, and racehorse owner originally from Cheng Tin Town, Chaoyang, Guangdong. He was the founding Chairman of the Board of the listed company **Carrianna Holdings**, and currently serves as its Honorary Chairman and Executive Director. He is the co-founder of **Carrianna Holdings**, **China South City Holdings**, **Carrianna Group**, and **China East City**, and holds directorships in several affiliated and associated companies of the Carrianna enterprise. His younger brother is **Ma Kai Yum**, who is the current Chairman and co-founder of **Carrianna Holdings** and Chairman of the Board of **Carrianna Group**. His sons are **Ma Hung Ming** and **Ma Hung Man**.

Biography

At the age of 15, Ma started working in a factory where his mother was employed. However, after asking her about her work, the boss mistook him for being unserious and fired him. This incident inspired Ma to start his own business, beginning in the garment industry. His business eventually grew far larger than that of the boss who had fired him. His enterprise, **Tak Sing Group**, has since expanded into real estate, investment, logistics, and catering sectors.

After achieving success, Ma became active in philanthropy. He donated to build **Ma Kai Cheung Vocational Technical School** in Chaonan District, Shantou, and **Ma Kai Cheung Secondary School** in Cheng Tin Town, Chaoyang. He also donated during the Wenchuan and Ya'an earthquakes. Over the years, he has donated nearly 100 million HKD.

Social and Political Roles

Ma has held numerous positions, including:

• Vice Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
• Member of the 9th, 10th, and 11th National Committees of the CPPCC
• Standing Member of the Guangdong Provincial CPPCC
• Vice Chairman of the Shenzhen Municipal CPPCC
• Honorary President of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce
• Advisor to All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese
• President of Shenzhen Harmony Club
• Permanent Honorary President of Shenzhen Overseas Chinese International Association and Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations

During the 10th CPPCC session, he proposed integrating Shenzhen into the Hong Kong SAR.

Honorary Degrees

• Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, Morrison University, USA
• Fellow, Asia Knowledge Management Institute

Honors

• 2003 – Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS)
• Honorary Citizen of Shenzhen

Related People

• Ma Kai Yum
• Ma Hung Ming
• Tak Sing Group
• China South City
• Carrianna Group
• Choi Ka Man
• Choi Chi Ming
• Carrianna Holdings
• Ma Hung Man
• Hong Kong Tsz Wan Kok
• China East City

External Links

• Tak Sing Group (archived)
• Carrianna Group
• China South City
• China East City
• Tak Sing Group 2012 Annual Report
• China South City Board Profile
• Horse Owner Profile at HKJC
• School Board

References

• From Denim King to Chiu Chow Leader
• Ma Kai Cheung: Kind-hearted and Visionary
• Tak Sing Acquires Real Estate Project in Hunan for 417 Million RMB
• From Fired Boy to Denim King
• Ma Kai Cheung: Strategic Management and Thriving Business
• Double Celebration for Ma Kai Cheung

Ma Kai Cheung Family

Ma Kai Cheung and his brother Ma Kai Yum. Ma Kai Cheung and his wife Ma Cheung Lin Kiu have two sons: Ma Hung Ming (eldest), Ma Hung Man (younger). His brother Ma Kai Yum and his wife Kwok Kit Wai have a daughter: Ma Hiu Ching.

Assets

• The Ma brothers hold 67% of **Carrianna Holdings** through offshore family trusts such as East Asia International Trustees Limited, Golden Yield Holdings Limited, and Regent World Investments Limited. They indirectly control **China East City**, **Carrianna Group**, and other affiliated enterprises, holding a net asset value of approximately HKD 4–5 billion.
• In 2014, purchased a luxury unit at The Bloomsway, Tower 1, 8/F, Flat A in Pak Shek Kok, Tai Po. The unit has a usable area of 2,003 sq ft and was acquired for HKD 38.65 million.
• Sold a luxury unit at 7 Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong for HKD 116 million after holding it for 22 years