Age, Biography and Wiki
Chao Kuang Piu was born on 24 November, 1920 in Shanghai, China, is a Hong Kong businessman (1920–2021). Discover Chao Kuang Piu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 100 years old?
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Businessman |
| Age |
100 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
24 November, 1920 |
| Birthday |
24 November |
| Birthplace |
Shanghai, China |
| Date of death |
12 March, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Hong Kong, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 100 years old group.
Chao Kuang Piu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 100 years old, Chao Kuang Piu height not available right now. We will update Chao Kuang Piu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Susana Chou Silas K. F. Chou Ronald Kee-Young David Chao |
Chao Kuang Piu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chao Kuang Piu worth at the age of 100 years old? Chao Kuang Piu’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from China. We have estimated Chao Kuang Piu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Chao Kuang Piu SBS (24 November 1920 – 12 March 2021) was a Hong Kong-based Chinese industrialist, sometimes referred to as Hong Kong's "Wool Magnate" given his involvement in Hong Kong's garment industry.
He was one of the co-founders of Dragonair, Hong Kong's first Chinese-owned airline, which was subsequently acquired by Cathay Pacific.
Chao was born on 24 November 1920 in Shanghai.
His father was a successful businessman in Shanghai.
The family traced its ancestry to Ningbo in the Zhejiang province in China.
At the age of 17, he had to quit studies when his mother died and his father was critically ill.
Chao's eldest son, Ronald Kee-Young Chao (曹其鏞, born 1939), is also a director of Novel Enterprises and founded the Bai Xian Scholarship program in Hong Kong.
Chao died on 12 March 2021 at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong.
In 1950, Chao went to British Hong Kong to set up his business by importing wool-spinning equipment from England and starting his wool-spinning factory.
He set up the garment manufacturing and trading company Novel Enterprises in 1964.
His career has been noted for growing the then nascent Hong Kong textile industry.
He expanded his operations overseas into France, Germany, Portugal and the United States through the 1970s.
His companies emerged as one of the world's largest wool enterprises.
Chao was one of the first few investors in Mainland China, setting up spinning mills, when the Chinese Economic Reforms led by Deng Xiaoping started in late 1970s.
He was referred to as "Wool magnate" or "King of Cotton Yarn" given his success in the industry.
Chao was a co-founder of Dragonair airlines in 1985, with shipping magnate Pao Yue-Kong and Hong Kong-based businessman Henry Fok, along with investments from China Merchants Group and China Resources.
The carrier was Hong Kong's first Chinese-owned airline.
Chao was a recipient of Hong Kong's Silver Bauhinia Star award in 2002.
The company was subsequently sold to Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific in 2006.
The carrier was subsequently renamed Cathay Dragon in 2016, and ended operations in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chao was the honorary chairman of the Wharton School's Global Alumni Forum in Hong Kong.
He was also the Chairman of Novel Enterprises Ltd. Some of his other positions included being the chairman of the Board of Novel Enterprises, chairman of Dragonair and member of the Hong Kong Consultative & Selection Committee.
He was also the honorary consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Hong Kong.
He served as an academic advisor to the universities of Tsinghua and Ningbo, and was an honorary professor at Zhejiang University.
Chao's daughter, Susana Chou, is the first President of the Legislative Assembly of Macau, Macau SAR, while his son Silas K. F. Chou, is a director of Novel Enterprises which owned Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors.
