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Sir Shiu Kin Tang CBE, KstJ, JP (Chinese: 鄧肇堅; 21 March 1901 – 19 June 1986) was a Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1933, he co-founded Kowloon Motor Bus and is known through the public service institutions he funded and founded in Hong Kong, many of which bear his name.
He served as chairman of both Tung Wah Hospital and Po Leung Kuk.
Early life and career
Tang was born in Hong Kong into a wealthy family. His father was Tang Chi Ngong JP, a banker.His mother 章順婉 was fourth wife and he was the second of four brothers. He attended Queen's College and St. Stephen's College.
Philanthropy
It is estimated that in his lifetime Tang contributed at least HK$100 million (amounts at that time) for worthy causes.
Family
Tang's eldest grandson, born to the only son of his 'first concubine', was David Tang, founder of the Shanghai Tang fashion chain, though Tang Shui Kin early on ejected the whole family with very little financial support, according to David Tang.