Chiang Chen
Dr. Chiang Chen GBM, OBE[2] (Chinese: 蔣震, born 29 August 1923 in Heze, Shandong) is a Hong Kong industrialist[3] who is the founder and chairman of the Chen Hsong Holdings Limited since 1958.[1] As a pro-Beijing entrepreneur,[3] Chiang maintained good relations with the Chinese government, and was appointed as a Hong Kong affair advisor.[1] He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the highest award under the Hong Kong honours and awards system on 1 July 2005[4][5] for his contributions in Hong Kong's industry. The Chaing Chen Studio Theatre in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University was also named after him.[6]
Chiang Chen GBM, OBE | |
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蔣震 | |
| Chairman of the Chen Hsong Holdings Limited | |
| Assumed office 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1923 Heze, Shandong, Republic of China[1] |
| Nationality | Hong Kong Chinese |
| Residence | Hong Kong |
| Chiang Chen | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 蒋震 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 蔣震 | ||||||
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He is the father of Hong Kong legislator Ann Chiang.[7][8]
Awards
- 2003: The George Washington University President's Medal[9]
- 2005: Grand Bauhinia Medal[4]
References
- 蒋震 (in Chinese). Baidu. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- "蔣震博士, GBM, OBE" (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Young Industrial Awards of Hong Kong. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- "New lawmaker makes her mark". South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- "HKSAR PRECEDENCE LIST" (PDF). Hong Kong: HKSAR Government. August 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- 劉皇發、蔣震將獲頒大紫荊 (in Chinese). Hong Kong: Apple Daily. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- "Culture and Promotion Office". Hong Kong: The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- 蔣麗芸透露蔣震「好痛心」 (in Chinese). Hong Kong: On.cc. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- Wong, Linda. "Honorary Fellow Dr The Hon Chiang Lai-wan" (PDF). Hong Kong: City University of Hong Kong. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
- Lindsay, Matthew (1 April 2003). "Industrialist Chiang Chen Receives President's Medal". United States: GW News Centre. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
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