Cheng Yu-tung

Cheng Yu-tung
Dr. Cheng Yu-tung
GBM
Born 26 August 1925 (1925-08-26) (age 86)
Shunde, Guangdong, Republic of China
Net worth US$9 billion (2011)[1]
Spouse Tsui-ying Chow (m.1943)
Children Henry Cheng, Ka-shing Cheng
Relatives Chi-yuen Chow (father-in-law)

Cheng Yu-tung GBM (simplified Chinese: 郑裕彤; traditional Chinese: 鄭裕彤; Mandarin Pinyin: Zhèng Yùtóng; Jyutping: Cheng6 Yu6 Tung4; born 1925 in Lunjiao, Shunde, Guangdong) is a Hong Kong billionaire with extensive business dealings and real estate interests in both Hong Kong and Macau. He owns the privately-held Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, a conglomerate which operates the Sheraton Marina hotel and controls the publicly listed New World group. He also has interests in Shun Tak Holdings, and the Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, owned by Stanley Ho.

Cheng’s wealth originated from his jewellery business, Chow Tai Fook.[2] Cheng’s grandson, 32-year-old Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, is set to inherit part of Chow Tai Fook and the Hong Kong-listed New World group, active in property and infrastructure.[3]

Cheng also serves on the board of the Hang Seng Bank, Hong Kong's third-largest bank.

He represents the Kingdom of Bhutan in Hong Kong, serving as the honorary consul for the country.

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Order of precedence
Preceded by
Henry Hu
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
Hong Kong order of precedence
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
Succeeded by
Chan Sui-kau
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
  1. ^ Richester People in Hong Kong 2011, Forbes.com. March 2011.
  2. ^ Forbes "#4 Cheng Yu-tung", Forbes
  3. ^ Alex Frew McMillan "Still in Control, Hong Kong Property Tycoons Face a Younger Generation", CNBC, 24 October 2011

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