Reference codeI269Name of interviewee (English)DORFMAN, RobertDate of interview15/01/2009BiographyRobert Dorfman was born in 1954 in China and spent most of his childhood in Hong Kong. Dorfman had been highly involved in Hong Kong Jewish affairs and was Vice Chairman of Herald Holdings at the time of the interview.Interview summaryRecounts his family history in China and Hong Kong. Describes his opinions, observations and encounters in colonial Hong Kong, such as on the 1967 riots, the Communist propaganda and the non-interventionist nature of the colonial Hong Kong government. Further discusses the Jewish community in Hong Kong, his works with Lord Lawrence Kadoorie, as well as the Open Door Policy's implications towards the Chinese industrialists and garment business.Duration56 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopic1967 RiotsICACJewish CommunityKadoorie FamilyLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryDORFMAN, Robert
