- Foreword
Stanley Ho 's life is full of legends. He has too many labels: "Macau gambling king", "Hong Kong rich man", "business tycoon" and so on. Among them, the most valuable and weighty title is "patriotic capitalist".
He Hongshen has devoted his life to the cause of the motherland, paid attention to the development of Hong Kong and Macao, actively cooperated and exchanged with the mainland, promoted the close ties between Hong Kong and Macao and the mainland, and made positive contributions to the cooperation between Hong Kong, Macao and the mainland. Although
He Hongshen is known as the " gambling king ", he never gambles money, but makes heavy bets on the country and the nation. As early as before Hong Kong returned to , he personally said in an interview with the media: he 'bet' Hong Kong to win, bet ' one country, two systems ' will be successful!
- [Mashou Homecoming]
The gambling king Stanley Ho was born in Hong Kong. Due to the favorable family conditions, Stanley Ho received the best education since he was a child. In 1962, Stanley Ho ran the first casino, the "New Garden" casino, and since then he has started his journey as a gambling king.
He Hongshen not only has a good business acumen, but also has certain achievements in politics. In 1988, Stanley Ho served as the Deputy Director of the Drafting Committee of the Basic Law of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the Deputy Director of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region. He devoted himself to the construction of Macao and made outstanding contributions to the development of Macao.
At this time, Stanley Ho has already made a name for himself. He is neither short of money nor power. It stands to reason that he only needs to spend money in the rest of his life, but Stanley Ho is a Chinese with ideals and aspirations. He has never stopped on the road of patriotism. pace.
In 2007, Hong Kong Sotheby's Auction Co., Ltd. was preparing to auction the bronze statue of the horse head in Yuanmingyuan. In this regard, the person in charge of Sotheby's Auction Company expressed understanding, but still must follow the rules.
Apparently, blocking the auction didn't work out.
The bronze statue of the horse head was robbed in 1860 when the Anglo-French coalition forces captured Beijing. After the invaders broke into the Old Summer Palace, they looted the cultural relics inside. It has become a shame that the Chinese will never forget.
Those cultural relics that symbolize Chinese history are wandering outside, and they also affect the hearts of thousands of people. At the critical moment of
, Stanley Ho stood up. In order to prevent the loss of cultural relics again, he spent 69.1 million Hong Kong dollars to take back the bronze statue of the horse's head, so that the bronze statue of the horse's head was successfully left in China.
In order to deepen the feelings of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots towards the motherland, Stanley Ho displayed the bronze statue of the head of the horse in Hong Kong and Macao. He said that this can raise more people's awareness of protecting cultural relics, let everyone participate in the work of cultural relics protection, and at the same time promote Patriotic national consciousness, this is what he most wants to see.
and this move undoubtedly played a positive role in promoting the compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao to understand the culture of the motherland and promote the spirit of patriotism.
2019 is the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In such a year worth celebrating, Stanley Ho decided to donate the bronze statue of the horse head to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage as a gift to congratulate the motherland.
Stanley Ho officially donated the bronze statue of the horse head to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, which not only showed his admirable patriotism, but also set an excellent example for millions of compatriots in Hong Kong and Macau, reflecting the roots of a family in Hong Kong and Macau. kinship.
- [Ho Hongshen: I bet "one country, two systems will definitely win"]
He Hongshen is not only patriotic in terms of economy, he also uses his actions and words to prove his patriotism.
He Hongshen loves the motherland from the bottom of his heart and is proud of the motherland. He has many children in his life, but he has never neglected the patriotic education of these children.
He Hongshen's beloved daughter He Chaofeng said in an interview that he grew up under the influence of his father, who often taught them to work hard and be patriotic,To be a person who contributes to society. Under the influence of her father, He Chaofeng is also keen on public welfare, and has participated in work related to children and women's services many times to enhance her intrinsic value. In 2008, He Hongshen's other daughter, He Chaoqiong, also publicly stated that he would practice his father's motto and do his part to build a harmonious society. When the bronze statue of the horse head was officially donated to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage in 2019, He Hongshen's son He Youjun also publicly stated on social platforms: "No matter how long it takes, you have to go home."
From the words and deeds of Stanley Ho's children It can be seen from Stanley Ho's education that Ho Hongshen's patriotism has never only been talked about, but put into action and worked hard for everyone to see.
And Stanley Ho's confidence in the central government is also related to our Comrade Deng Xiaoping.
Before Hong Kong's return, Stanley Ho went to Beijing to participate in National Day activities. At that time, Stanley Ho was already world-renowned, but he was still a businessman after all, so he didn't expect to talk to national leaders.
Comrade Deng Xiaoping, who had finished the military parade at that time, went to see He Hongshen and other representatives. When Deng Gong saw He Hongshen, he suddenly smiled and said to him: "Mr. He, Gong Xi Fa Cai! Keep working hard!"
He Hongshen was flattered , he did not expect that Comrade Deng Xiaoping would specifically say something like this to him, with such a cordial leader, how could China not be strong? While moved, Stanley Ho greeted Deng Gongzheng and said that he would do it.
Deng Gong's words made Stanley Ho have strong confidence in the motherland.
In 1982, Comrade Deng Xiaoping once proposed the "one country, two systems" policy of governing the country. After listening to Comrade Deng Xiaoping's words, He Hongshen no longer doubted the feasibility of this policy, but strengthened his belief that the policy would be successful.
In 2007, in an interview with " Global Times ", Stanley Ho, who never gambled, publicly "bet" in front of the media. He told the world that his bet on "one country, two systems" would be successful, and expressed his firmness to the world. The determination to stand on the side of the motherland. In the
interview, Stanley Ho also told reporters about his past with Comrade Deng Xiaoping, and said that from then on, he believed that under the leadership of the motherland, the development of Hong Kong and Macao will only get better and better in the future.
- 【Patriot collector Stanley Ho】
Ho Hongshen is not only an entrepreneur, but also a loyal collector of cultural relics. A considerable part of the cultural relics he collected in his life were donated to the country. In addition, he also donated 6 million Hong Kong dollars to the China Special Fund for Rescue Lost Overseas Cultural Relics to support the motherland's rescue of lost overseas cultural relics. In addition to the horse head bronze statue photographed in 2007 by
, in 2003, Stanley Ho also bought the pig head bronze statue from an American collector and donated it to him for free. Poly Art Museum .
By 1987, Stanley Ho had donated 147 cultural relics to the motherland.
In 2007, Stanley Ho donated three oil paintings including "Mao Zedong Meets Heath" and two bronze sculptures "Mao Zedong" and "Deng Xiaoping" to the motherland.
Stanley Ho's move is undoubtedly announcing to the world his love for the motherland and his excitement for Hong Kong's return to the motherland.
In addition, Stanley Ho's patriotism from the inside out is vividly reflected in "Macau Gambling King: The Complete Biography of Stanley Ho".
mentioned in the book that the Chinese in Hong Kong and Macau will also call foreigners nicknames, such as "Ghost Boy", "Old West", etc. Because Stanley Ho looks more like a Westerner, people often call him by these nicknames.
He Hongshen doesn't care that others give him a nickname, he cares about the meaning of the name. He Hongshen is a mixed-race child with multiple ethnic origins. He himself admitted his identity as a mixed-race child in an interview in 2010, but he believes that more than 70% of himself are Chinese, because he was born in China, grew up in China, and his ancestry Guangdong, so it is a typical Cantonese.
Stanley Ho has publicly stated that he does not like others to call him that, because he was born and raised in Hong Kong, and he usually speaks Chinese , he is a connoisseur.For an upright Chinese, it is not appropriate to call him "Laoxi".
From Stanley Ho's attitude towards this matter, we can see his deep patriotism and unquestionable identity as a Chinese.
The patriotic collector Stanley Ho not only donates cultural relics to the motherland, but also often pays attention to the construction of the mainland.
He Hongshen often teaches his children to be kind, to do his best to give back to the society and to help others. He sets an example for his children, pays attention to cultural education, poverty alleviation and disaster relief projects in the Mainland, and also contributes to the construction of the " Great Hall of the People" Be generous.
In order to develop the country's aerospace industry, Stanley Ho established a "Ho Hongshen Aerospace Science and Technology Talent Training Foundation" with his own money to cultivate and export outstanding aerospace talents for the motherland and support the aerospace industry of the motherland.
- [Ho Hongshen: I like the term "patriotic capitalist" very much]
He Hongshen does not shy away from his identity as a capitalist, but is happy to be called a "patriotic capitalist" by others. Tian Feilong, an associate professor at the Law School of Aerospace University, explained it.
Tian Feilong said in an interview with the Global Times that "patriotic entrepreneur" is a customary title in my country, not an official title, nor can it be obtained by issuing a certificate or application, it is entirely because of Stanley Ho's own patriotic behavior Only got this name.
Tian Feilong also told reporters that this is a highly praised title, because the status of patriotism in our country's values is very prominent, and patriotism is a core element at any time.
He Hongshen's actions and efforts for patriotism, and it is of great significance to embody the patriotism of the image into the city's specific behavior, so the motherland will use "patriotic entrepreneur" as the political evaluation of his life.
People say that money is not everything, but it is absolutely impossible to have no money. This sentence is indeed very reasonable. As long as the funds are used rationally like Stanley Ho, a patriotic entrepreneur, very good results can be achieved.
Stanley Ho donated cultural relics for the motherland for free, and he was loyal to the country, and the country would naturally support his cause. In the process of one country, two systems, Stanley Ho's contribution, his personal conduct and ability reflect his loyalty and value of loving the country and Hong Kong and Macao.
In 2001, when Stanley Ho learned that Beijing's bid for the 2008 Olympic Games was successful, he directly donated funds for the motherland to build the "Water Cube", a national swimming center. Such action deserves a thumbs up for him.
In May 2008, the 86-year-old Stanley Ho participated in the relay of the Olympic torch in high spirits.
Although Stanley Ho is the "gambler", he himself is not interested in gambling and other activities, but prefers sports. He thinks that it is not important what supplements he eats. The most important thing is to exercise to keep his body active. , So even in his later years, Stanley Ho still insists on swimming and playing tennis every day, and he won't stop playing tennis until he sweats profusely.
Ho Hongshen, who is keen on sports, was naturally overjoyed when he learned that he could serve as the torchbearer. At that time, when the Beijing Holy Torch passed through Macau, Stanley Ho was the second torchbearer. After he took the torch from the previous torchbearer, he held the torch high and ran forward. The staff of
considered He Hongshen's advanced age, so they arranged a relatively short distance for him. When people saw the elderly He Hongshen holding the torch and running slowly and firmly on the street to greet everyone, countless entourages were caught by him. The sincere patriotism was moved to tears, and Stanley Ho once again used his actions to deepen the feelings of Hong Kong and Macao compatriots for the motherland. After the end of
, Stanley Ho still "felt" the distance he ran was too short during the interview. Although he knew that the staff assigned him this distance to take care of him, personally, he still hoped Can run longer.
On May 26, 2020, Stanley Ho passed away at the age of 98. "patriotism" runs through Stanley Ho's life.He has written a brilliant chapter in his life. He has witnessed the development of Hong Kong and Macau, and has made many suggestions for the development of Hong Kong and Macau. He has made positive contributions to ensuring the stable development of Hong Kong and Macau, and future generations should cherish it.
- [Conclusion]
He Hongshen has a great life. He is resolute. Someone once asked him the secret of success. He Hongshen said that he has no secret. .
The most terrifying thing in the world is that others are better than you, and more diligent than you. Even though Stanley Ho has achieved great wealth, he has never slackened. He still insists on studying and studying. There are traces of his success, which is mainly based on strength. Luck is the supplement, and this extraordinary life has been achieved.
Stanley Ho has used himself to provide us with a model of success and patriotism. My generation should take Mr. Stanley Ho's patriotism and hard work as a benchmark to uphold ourselves.
