Hand‑in‑Hand for Benevolence：150 Years of History of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals of Hong Kong 1870–2020

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals of Hong Kong traces its origins to 1870, when it was first established as Tung Wah Hospital. Over time, it evolved into one of Hong Kong’slargest and most diversified charitable organizations. Today,it remains a vital and innovative institution, providing a wide range of services tailored to the needs of the public,making it renowned among Chinese-owned organizations.

This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey,highlighting recent developments while outlining broader historical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examineshow Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Throughmedical care, education, social services, cultural andtraditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensablerole in shaping Hong Kongʼs development. Amid the cityʼspolitical, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wah has continually refined its governance structures and expanded its service portfolio to address emerging public needs. What has remained constant is Tung Wahʼsunwavering commitment to serving the community,steadfast in its mission to do good and walk alongside thepeople of Hong Kong.

 

Lau Chi-pang
Lau Chi-pang obtained BA and MPhil degrees at The University of Hong Kong and a PhD in History from the University of Washington in Seattle. He is Special Advisor to the President ofLingnan University, Professor of the Department of History, Coordinator of the Hong Kong and South China Historical Research Programme, member of the China Peopleʼs Political Consultative Conference, member of the Legislative Council, and Chief Editor of the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute. His academic interests focus on Hong Kong history, Ming and Qing China history, modern China, and Chinese intellectual history. Some of his publications include A Brief History of Hong Kong—From Ancient Times to the 1997 Handover, An Oral History of the Wei Hai Wei Police Force in Hong Kong and Chung Ying Street: The Strange Story of a Town Divided Between Britain and China.

Part I (1870s—1950s)
1. The Founding and Early Development of Tung Wah Hospital
2. The Evolution and Expansion of Medical Services
3. Free Education
4. Disaster Relief
5. Tung Wah Coffin Home and the Global Bone Repatriation Network
6. Tung Wah During the Japanese Occupation
7. Post-War Recovery
Part II (1960s—1990s)
8. Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s
9. Transition to Modern Management
10. Post-War Medical Development of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
11. TWGHsʼ Education Services: Expansion and Advancement
12. Reaching Out to the Underprivileged: Expansion of Community Services
13. Public Relations
14. Fundraising and Property Development
Part III (2000—2020)
15. Reforms and Innovations of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
16. Medical Services
17. Education Services
18. Community Services
19. Traditional Services
20. Fundraising and Property Development
21. Preservation of History and Cultural Heritage
22. The Challenges of COVID-19