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Lai Chuen J.P. TONG [c.1857-1922]

Submitted by Charles in Shanghai on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 13:37

"MR. TONG LAI CHUEN, J.P., who occupies the post of compradore to the Holland-China Trading Company, is a native of the Hungshan district of China. His father, a well-known merchant both in that district and in the neighbouring Portuguese Colony of Macao, was for many years connected with the Yun Loong tea hong of the latter place. Mr. Tong Lai Chuen has resided in Hongkong for upwards of thirty-three years, and during that time has been actively connected with several companies.

Robert HO TUNG [1862-1956]

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 21:08

Update, 24 Oct 2018: May Holdsworth notes that 'Ho Tung' is the correct spelling for his name, not 'Hotung'. I've updated the name above.