Wang Changzhi
Wang Cheung Tze, former Managing Director of Salon Films (Hong Kong) Limited and son of the late Salon Films General Manager Wang Tak Chung.
Biography
Wang Cheung Tze was born on August 29, 1934, in Jiangsu, China[1]. He had six siblings[2]. In his early years, he attended Ling Ying Secondary School in Hong Kong (1949–1952)[1], and obtained “Good” grades in Physics and Biology in the 1952 Chinese Secondary School Certificate Examination in Hong Kong[3].
From 1955 to 1957, he studied at National Taiwan University[1], and returned to Hong Kong in 1957 to complete a chemistry diploma at Chung Chi College[1]. He graduated in 1960[1], the same year he joined the Government Information Services of Hong Kong as a photographer[1], and served as a Film Officer until he left in 1968[1].
After resigning, he joined his father’s company, Salon Films (Hong Kong), and together with his brother Wang Cheung Yu, introduced Hollywood film equipment and production management systems to the Hong Kong film industry. His significant contributions to the film industry earned him numerous awards and honors, including Honorary Fellowship from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Southern California University for Professional Studies, and the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government.
In 2007, he was awarded the Medal of Honor by the Hong Kong SAR Government for his contributions to the development of the local film and television industry. He was also the recipient of the Professional Spirit Award at the 25th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Wang Cheung Tze passed away in New York on July 6, 2007, at the age of 74.