Reference codeI206Name of interviewee (English)HSU, SteveName of interviewee (Chinese)許志勤Date of interview12/09/2008BiographyBorn in Shanghai in 1933, Steve Hsu experienced the Second World War in Shanghai and Ningbo before moving to Hong Kong and establishing a foothold in the Hong Kong shipping business. Hsu was educated in Taiwan and the United States. At the time of the interview Hsu was working for Oak Maritime.Interview summaryNarrates his family background in Shanghai and Ningbo, his grandfather's first ship and business ventures and subsequent bankruptcy in the 1930s. Mentions the family's purchase of a ship and its role in helping the Kuomintang escape to Taiwan. Describes his first impressions of Hong Kong and his journeys to Hong Kong and Taiwan. Also speaks of his work experience in Japan and discusses the shipping industry's contribution to the development of Hong Kong.Duration67 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicShanghaiShippingWWIILanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryHSU, Steve, 許志勤
