Four big families of Hong Kong
The four big families of Hong Kong () is a term used to describe the four business families who historically rose to prominence and became influential in Hong Kong. In order of influence, they are Li, Ho, Lo and Hui family. The founders of the original four families are Li Sek-peng (), Robert Ho Tung (), Hui Oi-chow () and Lo Cheung-shiu (). Of these families, the Lis and the Hos and their descendants are the two most recognized by regular Hong Kong citizens today. Families The families and their descendants are listed below. Each indentation represents one generation down, though not necessarily the next generation. Not all the descendants are shown. Most members of these families have reached tycoon status. Li family notables Li Shek-pang (李石朋, 1863–1916) also known as Li Pui-choi (李佩材) – Originally from Guangdong Li Koon-chun (李冠春, 1887–1966) – Founder of Bank of East Asia, Director of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Po Leung Kuk Li Fook-shu (李福樹, 1912–95) – Council member of Chinese University of Hong Kong David Li (李國寶, 1939–) – Chairman, Bank of East Asia, Member of LegCo, ExCo, and HK Basic Law Drafting Committee Arthur Li (李國章, 1945–) – Hong Kong