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How‑chen Chau OBE BH JP (1937 – 7 August 2017), nicknamed "Mayor of Tsuen Wan", was a native of Chaoyang, Guangdong, and a prominent community leader in Hong Kong.

Biography

Chau was renowned for his outstanding public and community service, especially in Tsuen Wan. As Chairman of the Tsuen Wan District Council, he strengthened communication between residents and government, and championed numerous community development and charitable projects. He attended Tak Ming School, where he was part of the 10th alumni cohort but did not graduate.

Public offices

• Chairman, Community Sports Committee
• Member, Shenzhen Municipal Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
• Member, Independent Commission Against Corruption Community Relations Advisory Committee
• Permanent President, Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Sports Commission, HKSAR Government
• Ex-officio Executive Member, Heung Yee Kuk
• Honorary Chairman, Yan Chai Hospital Advisory Board
• Member, 2008 Beijing Olympics Equestrian Events Hong Kong Fund Committee
• Member, Hong Kong Sports Development Board
• Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Football Association
• President, Tsuen Wan Football Club
• Honorary Vice President, Community Chest of Hong Kong
• Member, Margaret Hospital Governing Committee
• Member, Hong Kong International Airport and Related Engineering Advisory Committee
• Chairman, Education and Scholarship Fund Committee, Education Department
• Honorary President, Shantou Overseas Friendship Association
• Advisor, Jiangsu Sports Development Foundation
• Chairman, Tsuen Wan District Council
• Appointed Member, Tsuen Wan District Council
• President, Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce
• Advisor on Hong Kong Affairs
• Temporary Member, Regional Council
• Member, Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education
• Member, Emergency Relief Fund Committee for Families of Rescue Heroes
• Deputy Director, Civil Aid Service

Other activities

In May 2008, Chau served as one of Hong Kong’s torchbearers for the Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.

Racehorses

A member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Chau owned the horses "Tsuen Wan Glory" (co‑owned with Chun‑wing Chau), "Tsuen Wan Elite", and "Tsuen Wan Joy". His widow, Suen‑ling Ma, owns "Tsuen Wan Path".

Honours

• Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal (1981)
• Justice of the Peace (1983)
• Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1984)
• Silver Bauhinia Star (2001)
• Gold Bauhinia Star (2006)