Reference codeI087Name of interviewee (English)LAUFER, EdgarName of interviewee (Chinese)劉化Date of interview11/03/2008BiographyEdgar Laufer travelled from the United Kingdom to Canton and then to Hong Kong in 1938. Laufer joined China Light (CLP) to work in the laboratory in Hok Un Power Station and retired in 1980. During his 42 years of work at CLP, Laufer was involved in its discussions with ExxonMobil and the Scheme of Control negotiations. Laufer was residing in the UK at the time of the interview.Interview summaryNarrates his career path at China Light after coming to Hong Kong in 1938. Describes his works at Hok Un Power Station and involvement in the Scheme of Control and other projects, and talks of the work culture, environment and ethnic diversity at China Light. Recounts his meeting with Lord Kadoorie, and further describes China Light during the Japanese occupation period.Duration30 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicCLPHok UnJapanese OccupationKadoorie FamilyWWIILanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryLAUFER, Edgar, 劉化
