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In the past, Mui Wo was synonymous with Lantau Island for the people of Hong Kong, serving as the gateway to the popular weekend destination. However, the opening of the Tung Chung Line of the MTR has altered its significance, and now, the area is mainly associated with stray cattle. These cattle, both beloved and resented, represent the latest transformation in Mui Wo. The authors of this book share stories passed down from the past, combined with historical materials and interviews, to offer a unique perspective on the area's centuries-old villages, the plight of abandoned cattle, and the diverse inhabitants of Mui Wo.
- AuthorQiu Yi, Gan Shuirong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016
Today, crisis management is a crucial aspect of corporate governance, particularly for Chinese family businesses. These businesses often grapple with intricate personnel dynamics, complex organizational structures, and cumbersome regulations alongside substantial assets, inertia, and inheritance-related disputes. In times of crisis, the focus must shift from individual wealth and prestige to the shared destiny of the family and the business. Mobilizing collective unity to navigate crises becomes paramount. This book features nine research articles examining case studies of prominent family businesses such as Hang Seng Bank, Bank of East Asia, Li & Fung Group, Ho Tung family, Taiwan Koo Chen-fu family, Pou Chen Group, Macau's Zheng Guoying, Lu Jiu, and British-owned Jardine Matheson and Swire Pacific. The studies delve into how these businesses navigate trust, succession, strategic, organizational, market, and financial crises, aiming to offer insights for the sustainable development of Chinese family businesses.
- AuthorCheng Hong Tai, Zhou Wen Gang
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2015
Sima Qian's succinct sixteen-word quote captures the essence of economic theories such as free economy, profit maximization, and rent-seeking. "Coming and Going of Profits" delves into how individuals and families can build successful businesses and pass on their wealth and enterprises across generations. With a focus on the intersection of finance and family, this book presents ten research articles featuring prominent Chinese family businesses, aiming to inspire and provide valuable insights for those navigating the challenges of succession and sustaining family enterprises.
- AuthorCheng Hong Tai, Zhou Wen Gang
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016
This book offers a captivating journey through Causeway Bay's rich history, unveiling the captivating stories of its commercial streets and the people who shaped them over the past century. From its transformation by Chinese businessmen into a bustling "Little Ginza" hosting Japanese department stores to the subsequent shift into the "mall era," the book paints a vivid picture of commercial prosperity and decline. It preserves the indelible memories of Causeway Bay, showcasing its evolution from a warehouse area to a modern and diverse hub.
- AuthorZhong Baoxian
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2009
This book brings together many university scholars and history experts to tell the story of the transportation and connections between Hong Kong and different regions at home and abroad since the mid-19th century, with the axis of Sheung Wan Bonham Strand East and West , the gathering place of the North and South.
- AuthorZheng Wan Tai, Chow Man-kong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2020
"The governing principles of ancient China" is a compilation by Wei Zheng, Yu Shinan, Chu Liang, Xiao Deyan, etc., under the order of Tang Taizong Li Shimin. It draws from classics, history, and various schools, focusing on political skills and preserving admonitions, urging the emperor to love the people. This book selects chapters suitable for children, turns them into stories, and provides educational commentary along with the original classical Chinese text, aiming to benefit young readers. It stands out by adopting a modern theme, focusing on "leadership ability," for systematic learning, diverging from the conventional moral education framework found in most books on the market.
- AuthorChinese Education
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2016