Sir Y. K. Pao (Pao Yue-kong, 1918–1991), rose from modest origins to become, by late 1979, the world's largest private shipowner. His Hong Kong-based company World-Wide Shipping diversified into property, hotels, retail, media, telecommunications, airlines and banking — a hugely influential business empire at a time of rapid regional growth. A philanthropist with extensive international connections, Pao became an unofficial Chinese ambassador at large, forging a strong relationship with the architect of China's reform, Deng Xiaoping, at the dawn of China's economic transformation and during the discussions about Hong Kong's future. Anna Pao Sohmen was at her father's side during important events and key meetings with leaders around the world. In this affectionate yet unsentimental account, she recounts the pivotal role played by her father at a key historical juncture and the balance he struck between Chinese and British allegiance, between business and politics, and between capitalism and socialism.
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- Front Cover
- Book Synopsis
- Author Biography
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword by Lu Ping
- Acknowledgements
- Prologue: Letter to My Father
- 1 Eldest Daughter Sets the Standard
- 2 Embracing Different Opinions, Accepting Opposite Views
- 3 The Road to Success
- 4 Globalization
- 5 Shanghai Banking Days
- 6 Developing China's Tourism and Shipping
- 7 Friendship with a Man of Vision
- 8 The Unofficial Ambassador
- 9 Education Is Key to a Stronger Country
- 10 The Goodwill Ambassador
- Epilogue: Never-ending Memories
- Notes
- Plates
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