Hu Fa-kuang
Hu Fa-kuang | |
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Born | M.E from the Chiao Tung University | 14 February 1924
Occupation(s) | Businessman and politician |
Title | Director and Managing Director of Ryoden (Holdings) |
Spouse | Rose Young Sai-cheung |
Children | 2 |
Hu Fa-kuang
Biography
Hu was born in Shanghai, China on 14 February 1924. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Chiao Tung University and later moved to Hong Kong in 1952. He became the director and managing director of Ryoden (Holdings) Ltd and other companies.
He was appointed to various public positions, including chairman of the Transport Tribunal, the Financial Committee of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Council for Recreation and Sport and a promoter of sport activities.[1] He was also member of the Transport Advisory Committee. He was also member of the Urban Council and the Wan Chai District Board.
Hu was first appointed
During the 1990s, Hu took part in negotiation and preparatory works for the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He was a member of the
Hu married Rose Young Sai-cheung and had two sons. One of his sons, Herman Hu, was also a businessman and politician. Hu Fa-kuang died on 4 June 2022, at the age of 98.[3]
References
- ^ Hong Kong Housing Authority annual report. Hong Kong Housing Authority. 1991.
- ^ Allen, Jamie (1997). Seeing Red: China's Uncompromising Takeover of Hong Kong. Taylor & Francis. p. 105.
- ^ "「電梯大王」胡法光離世". Ming Pao News. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2022.