The Grand Lotus Medal of Honor is the highest honor under the Macao Special Administrative Region's system of medals, medals and awards, and those who have been able to receive this honor have made significant contributions to Macao. Because it is the highest honor of the existing system of the Macao Special Administrative Region, very few people can enjoy this honor, and they are all social elites.
In 2001
Ma Man Kei (1919-2014)
Ma Man-kei, a native of Nanhai, Guangdong, inherited his father's business in 1934 to manage Ma Shengtang, and after the Japanese occupied Guangzhou in 1938, moved to Hong Kong and founded TaiSheng Xing Yong Yu Chang as a manager. In 1941, Ma Man Kei moved to Macau and successively founded Hengfeng Yuxing, Heshengxing, Dafeng Yinhao, Hengji Company and other companies, becoming a well-known wealthy businessman in Macao.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Ma Man-kei specially opened a Portuguese-French foreign firm to transfer anti-Japanese materials in the interior, and during the Liberation War, he provided many strategic materials for the liberation of Hainan and Guangxi. During the period of reform and opening up, Ma Man-kei spared no effort to support domestic economic construction.
Ma Man Kei also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Macau Mirror Lake Hospital Charity Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Macau Dahuahang Investment Co., Ltd., and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and died in Beijing in 2014 due to illness.
Tang Xingqiao (1929-)
Tang Xingqiao, a native of Enping, Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong with his family before the Japanese occupation of Guangzhou, and after Hong Kong was occupied by the Japanese army, he returned to his hometown to study. After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Tang Xingqiao entered the Electrical Engineering Department of the Guangdong Provincial Higher Industrial School, and after graduation, he went to work as a repair technician in the power company in Macau.
Tang Xingqiao is good at organizing the trade union movement, organizing workers' re-election, and forming the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, pushing the Macao workers' movement to a favorable national development direction. In 1951, he was elected chairman of the Macau Hydropower Union, in 1953 he became the executive director of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions, and in 1956, as a representative of macao workers, he participated in the "May Day" labor day celebration held in Beijing.
After 1958, Tang Xingqiao served as vice chairman of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions, deputy to the People's Congress of Guangdong Province, chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions, president of the Federation of Trade Unions, etc. When Macao returned to the motherland, he also served as deputy director of the Advisory Committee on the Macao Basic Law and vice president of the Macao Basic Law Association, making unremitting efforts for the return of Macao.
In 2002
Ke Zhengping (1911-2005)
Ke Zhengping, also known as Ke Ping, a native of Haifeng, Guangdong, joined the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army in 1927, went to Hong Kong in 1929 to engage in the patriotic movement, and in 1934 went to Macao to engage in the anti-Japanese salvation movement. During this period, he founded the Nanguang Company and made outstanding contributions to the liberation of Hainan Island and the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
During the period of Macao's return to the motherland, Ke Zhengping served as the representative of the Chinese side in the negotiations between the Chinese and Portuguese governments on the Macao issue, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
In 2003
Cao Qizhen (1941-)
Cao Qizhen, a native of Ningbo, Zhejiang, was born in Shanghai, with superior family conditions, his father Cao Guangbiao was the founder of "Dragonair", graduated from the Department of Physics of Anhui University in his early years, went to France to study, and completed his studies in Paris. In 1968, Cao Qizhen settled in Macau, first working in his father's company, and then becoming involved in politics.
In 1976, Cao Qizhen joined the first Legislative Council of Macao as a member of parliament, the only woman elected, during her term as a legislator, Cao Qizhen actively promoted the cause of Macao's return to the motherland, serving as a member of the Basic Law Drafting Committee, vice chairman of the Basic Law Association, and vice chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region. In 1999, Cao Qizhen was elected president of the first Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region, becoming the highest-ranking woman in Macau's political circles, and she also presided over the Macau Legislative Council with her Chinese.
In 2004
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In 2006
Cui Deqi (1912-2007)
Cui Deqi, a native of Xinhui in Guangdong Province, graduated from St. Joseph's Monastery and later studied at guangdong Sino-German Architectural Engineering School and Guangdong Ambulance Adjustment School, he is an important figure in the political and business circles of Macao, serving as the manager of Youhe Company, the manager of Jianxin Furniture Company, the chairman of TongshanTang, the vice chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the vice chairman of the Legislative Council, and a member of the Municipal Committee. He is also enthusiastic about social welfare and charity as well as cultural and sports undertakings, and his paintings are good, and he has been selected for many national and art exhibitions.
During the return of Macao to the motherland, Chui served as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Macao Special Administrative Region, the president of the Macao Basic Law Association, a member of the Drafting Committee of the Macao Basic Law, and the director of the Advisory Committee on the Macao Basic Law, making no small contribution to Macao's return to the motherland.
In 2007
Stanley Ho (1921-)
Born in Hong Kong's well-known Ho Kai Tung family, with Jewish, Dutch, British and Chinese ancestry, he studied at Queen's College and the University of Hong Kong in his early years. After that, he founded the Macau Fire water company and the Great American Foreign Firm. In 1953, Stanley Ho returned to Hong Kong and founded Lion Construction Company, which after years of operation became a well-known and wealthy businessman in Hong Kong.
In 1961, Ho cooperated with Ip Hon, Ye Deli, Fok Ying Tung and others to obtain the "White Pigeon Vote" and "Shop Ticket" franchise rights in Macao. In 1962, Macau Tourism and Entertainment Co., Ltd. was established, with Stanley Ho as Managing Director, and he began his gambling business in Macau. Ho has established a number of casinos in Macau, has also invested in many countries, his industry involves real estate, construction, shipping, banking and other fields, he has also won a number of awards, 1991 Portuguese Cross of Merit, 2001 Macao Golden Lotus Medal of Honor, 2003 Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Star, 2004 French Legion of Honor Commander's Medal, is the first person to receive the highest honorary medal in Hong Kong and Macao.
Liang Piyun (1907-2010)
Liang Piyun, scientific name Liang Longguang, also known as Liang Xueyu, a native of Quanzhou, Fujian Province, graduated from Shanghai University in his early years, studied in Japan, and did graduate studies at Waseda University in Tokyo. After returning to China, he began to work in education, and worked in Quanzhou Liming Senior High School, Sudong Middle School in Mindana, the Netherlands, Zhonghua Middle School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and National Fujian Conservatory of Music.
Leung Phi Yun is highly accomplished in calligraphy, having served as president of Shupu magazine for many years, and he is the President of the Macau Cultural Research Association, the Honorary Doctor of the University of Macau, the Vice Chairman of Huaqiao University, the Honorary Chairman of Dawn University, and the Honorary Professor of Xiamen University.
In 2008
In 2009
Lee Sung-joon (1926-)
Li Chengjun, born in Macao with his ancestral home in Xinhui, Guangdong Province, joined the Pearl River Column of the anti-Japanese guerrillas in his early years, and later transferred to the East River Column and served as the editor of the New Popular Daily. After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, he returned to Macao to work as a newspaper.
In 1958, Lee Cheng Chun founded the Macao Daily News and became the general manager. During the period of Macao's return to the motherland, he also served as a member of the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and he was also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the first level of the director of the China News Service.
Xu Shiyuan
Xu Shiyuan, a native of Jieyang, Guangdong, a well-known wealthy businessman in Macao, operated grain, oil and groceries in Macao in the early years, and later developed into import and export trade, after the business gradually expanded, involving catering, shipping, construction and hotels and other industries, is the chairman of Macao Xinghua Trading Co., Ltd., the chairman of Yongmei Real Estate Construction Co., Ltd., and the vice chairman of Macao-Hong Kong Container Terminal Joint Co., Ltd.
After becoming rich, Xu Shiyuan did not forget the country, actively participated in the administration and discussion of state affairs, and served as the founding president of the Macao Chaozhou Hometown Association, the chairman of the Macao Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the vice chairman of the Federation of Industry and Commerce of the People's Republic of China, and the standing committee of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
In 2010
Ho Hau Wah (1955-)
Born in Macau, Ho Hau Wah, originally from Panyu, Guangdong Province, graduated from the Department of Business Administration of the University of York, Canada, and obtained the professional qualifications of Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Auditor of Nadah University. During the process of Macao's return to the motherland, he served as vice chairman of the Basic Law Drafting Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region, vice chairman of the Advisory Committee on the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and vice chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
In 1999, after the smooth return of Macao, Ho Hau Wah became the first Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and he was also the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
In 2011
In 2012
Liu Guangpu (1919-2015)
Liu Guangpu, in his early years, engaged in patriotic activities in Macao, organized the Macao Neighborhood Welfare Association and the Macao Neighborhood Association, and served as the chairman, president, conference adviser and honorary president of the neighborhood association. He is also a member of the Election Committee of the First Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region and a member of the Election Committee of the Second Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, actively promoting the neighborhood affairs of Macao society and making important contributions to the smooth return of Macao.
In 2013
Liu Zhuohua (1945-)
Born in Macao and a native of Xinhui, Guangdong, Lau Trang Wah served as Vice President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Macau, a member of the Legislative Council of Macau, and the President of the Legislative Council of the Macao Special Administrative Region. During the return of Macao to The Motherland, he served as a member of the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region, a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and a deputy to the National People's Congress of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
In 2014
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