‘In hard times, your honour shines’: Jack Ma pays tribute to Tung Chee-hwa
Alibaba Group co-founder Jack Ma reflects on his ties to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. Those connections spanned both business and philanthropy, encompassing Tung’s eight years on Alibaba’s board of directors and his inspirational role in Ma’s youth entrepreneurship foundation for local youths. Ma’s reflections are part of the South China Morning Post’s special commemorative…
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has paid tribute to Hong Kong's first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, reflecting on their extensive professional and philanthropic relationship. Over the course of eight years, Tung served as an independent director on Alibaba's board, providing invaluable guidance during the company's expansion in Hong Kong.
Ma, who invited Tung to join Alibaba's board in 2014, praised the chief executive's unwavering dedication, wisdom, and vision, which he believes serves as the best tribute to Tung's memory. Tung's commitment to integrity, kindness, and young people's development through the Alibaba Hong Kong Young Entrepreneurs Foundation exemplifies his lasting impact on both Ma and the company.
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