The founder of Chen Hsong Group (0057), Chiang Chen, passed away in March this year at the age of 100. His family held a memorial meeting at the convention and exhibition this afternoon (26th). Chen Maobo, President of the Legislative Council Leung Kwan-yin, former Democratic Party Chairman Emily Lau and others were present to greet the event.
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Carrie Lam and Chen Zuo'er send flowers
The venue of the memorial meeting was decorated in a simple manner. The large-scale set board was printed with the words "Never tire of learning, persevering in teaching, forgetting to eat when angered, forgetting to worry about joy, and not knowing the coming of old age" from The Analects of Confucius. TV sets on both sides of the set board played Jiang Zhen Photos before death.
At the scene, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive-designate Li Jiachao, former Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office Chen Zuo'er, Zhou Bo and others presented flower cards.
The memorial meeting was chaired by Liang Zhenying and delivered a speech. Jiang Zhen's daughter sang the poem "My Eternal Home in Heaven" to express her thoughts and gratitude.
Jiang Zhen's son Jiang Zhijian gave a speech of thanks on behalf of the family, sharing his father's wise teachings and the warmth of getting along with him.
Leung Chun-ying delivered a condolence speech at the memorial service.
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Leung Chun-ying: Words and deeds are inexhaustible
Leung Chun-ying delivered a condolence speech at the memorial meeting, pointing out that Chiang Chen founded the "Chen Hsong Machine Factory" in 1958, with factories in three places on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
He pointed out that Jiang Zhen was worthy of the times and made contributions to the country and his country. On Jiang Zhen's face in his later years, "what we saw was a smile of self-cultivation, self-cultivation, self-awareness, and contentment." He also praised Jiang Zhen as a role model for the younger generation. "It is the pride of Hong Kong in Shandong, and the pride of Shandong people in Hong Kong. We can't use his words and deeds. I believe that the descendants of his family will pass on the old gentleman's noble sentiments and carry them forward."
Three daughters Jiang Liping: Father's wish is to "donate his fortune" after his death
The third daughter, Jiang Liping, responded to questions from the media after the memorial meeting, saying that her father was a "very strict and avant-garde father". If she was a child with "Manjianghong" or failed to pass, she would definitely fight.
She pointed out that her father attached great importance to sports. He would take the children to swim with them on weekends, and then have dinner parties. Everyone could order a dish. She was deeply impressed by her father's actions.
Jiang Liping pointed out that his father's wish was to "donate his fortune" after his death. He didn't want them to become parasites of the second generation of wealthy people. It was a meaningful life only if he survived the difficulties and struggles by himself. Therefore, the seven brothers and sisters were angry to give back to the society. , to live out a chapter of its own.
Chief Executive-designate Li Jiachao was present.
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Many political and business figures attended the memorial service, including Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Tan Yiu-chung, Deputy Director of the Basic Law Committee Tan Wai Chu, Secretary for the Civil Service Nie Tak-kuen, Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan, Legislative Councillors Lam Kin-fung, Ge Pei Fan, Zhou Hao Ting, Leung Hee, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Chairman Wang Dongsheng, former Co-Chairman of Sun Hung Kai Properties Guo Bingjiang, former Police Commissioner Zeng Weixiong, "Father of Drama" Mao Junhui, etc.
Developed "Watermelon Wave", a popular toy in the 1960s
Chiang Chen is a famous industrialist. He founded "Chen Hsong Machine Factory" in 1958 and is known as "The King of Injection Molding Machines". His Chen Hsong Group is a listed company in Hong Kong.
In the year following his founding, Jiang Chen developed a two-color mixed plastic molding technology using two different densities of plastic, and mass-produced the red and white "Watermelon Wave", which became the most popular toy for children in the 1960s and 1970s, and shaped the fashion of generations of Hong Kong people. collective memory.
When the reporter arrived at the memorial service, a small "watermelon wave" was distributed as a souvenir.
Jiang Zhen has six daughters and one son. He officially retired in 2018. At that time, he handed over the baton to his sixth daughter Jiang Liyuan and his seventh son Jiang Zhijian. Jiang Liyuan took over as chairman and Jiang Zhijian became vice chairman.
Jiang Liyun, the second daughter of Jiang Zhen, is active in politics and once served as a member of the Legislative Council.
Jiang Zhenxi exercised his body through hiking activities. He once completed the 100-kilometer "Trailwalker" physical challenge and is still the oldest record holder to complete the whole journey.
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