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In Hong Kong's history, numerous families have achieved wealth and prominence for a limited time, but the Ho Fook Tong family stands out for rising to eminence through religion, political networks, and capital, with members achieving notable firsts in various fields. This legendary family, spanning six generations and two hundred years, has navigated the changing landscapes of the world, China, and Hong Kong across different eras. How did they leverage their unique resources to adapt to the times? What led to rapid shifts from assistance to resistance? With periods of prosperity and decline, how has this family endured over time?
- AuthorZheng Hongtai
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
This book showcases the works of over seventy Hong Kong architects, accompanied by stunning photos. Through interviews, it shares the design philosophies and life experiences of these architects, revealing the "unknown stories of Hong Kong architecture" with emotional text. The book is divided into seven chapters by region, offering a detailed guide to help readers understand the ingenuity and aesthetics of different buildings in each area. As readers explore the text, they can grasp the meaning of "even if it's not mainstream, it doesn't prevent the flow of small streams" from architecture, art, and life.
- AuthorFung Wing Kee
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2022
During a dire situation, Ni Kuang displayed remarkable composure and a deep understanding of life's vicissitudes. As a renowned science fiction writer and screenwriter, he has adopted various pen names such as Wesley, Shaw, Yue Chuan, Wei Li, Yi Qi, Hong Xin, and Wei Long. His extensive repertoire includes science fiction, weird novels, martial arts novels, and over 300 movie scripts. Recognized as one of the "Four Talents of Hong Kong," Ni Kuang's legend is vividly portrayed by Jiang Xun in this book. The postscript reveals that Jiang Xun began writing the book a year ago and had planned to release it during the Hong Kong Book Fair in July 2013. However, he experienced a health scare, fainting for 36 hours due to his heart stopping for 2 minutes, attributed to his profound exploration of Ni Kuang's most concealed facets.
- AuthorNi Kuang, Jiang Xun
- PublisherMing Window Publishing House
- Publication Date2014
Fu Bingchang (1896-1965), the first Bachelor of Engineering with first-class honors from the University of Hong Kong, unexpectedly ventured into the diplomatic world and swiftly rose to prominence. His notable roles included serving as the supervisor of Guangdong Customs at 27 and later as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. As the ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1943 to 1949, he gained international recognition for his involvement in the ""Four-Nation Declaration"". Although appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1949, he chose not to assume the position and resided in France for nine years before relocating to Taiwan in 1957, where he held the position of Deputy President of the Judicial Yuan until his passing. This biography, drawing from the ""Fu Bingchang Diary"" and other historical materials, delves into Fu Bingchang's life, his era, family, friends, and contributions to modern Chinese diplomatic history. The author aims to honor this distinguished alumnus of the University of Hong Kong through this biography.
- AuthorHuang Zhenwei
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
"Qiaopi" is a unique carrier that intertwines overseas Chinese family letters and remittances, serving as a genuine witness of social history with significant value as the "collective memory of modern Chinese international immigrants". It holds deep sentiments for the motherland and hometown, reflecting the care and responsibility of overseas compatriots for their family and relatives, as well as embodying patriotism, hometown feelings, and human emotions, encapsulating the sincere feelings of the Chinese nation.
- AuthorShen Jianhua
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2023
"Qiaopi", also known as "foreign batch", refers to the silver letters sent by modern overseas Chinese through privately operated Chinese post offices back to their homeland. This practice thrived from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, eventually being supplanted by the modern financial industry in the 1970s. With profound cultural significance and high historical value, Qiaopi can be likened to the "Dunhuang Documents" of Chinese overseas history.
- AuthorZeng Xubo
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2022
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