Chou Ch'ang-ling (13 March 1861-24 February 1959), known as Shouson Chow, high official in the imperial government who became an outstanding businessman and civic leader in Hong Kong. He was knighted by King George V in 1928. Although Shouson Chow was born in Hong Kong 20 years after the island had been ceded to Great […]

Liang Shih-i (5 May 1869-9 April 1933), government official and financier whose activities in the development* of banking, railroads, and loan programs during the Peiyang period made him the recognized head of the so-called communications clique. His removal from the Peking government premiership in January 1922 was the immediate cause of the Chihli- Fengtien war. […]

Ho-tung (2 December 1862-26 April 1956), an internationally known entrepreneur and philanthropist, became Hong Kong's largest property owner and one of its wealthiest citizens. He was knighted (1915) by King George V for his patriotic generosity. Born in a small house off d'Aguilar Street in Hong Kong, Ho-tung began life in unpromising circumstances. He was […]