Dr. 邵 You-Bao Biography

Dr. 邵 You-Bao was a visionary leader in banking, international trade, 公共服务, 和慈善事业. His successful business career coupled with civic contributions in Hong Kong, 中国, and the world exemplifies how Overseas Chinese have contributed to the well-being of the region and to international understanding.

Born in Shangdong, 中国, Dr. 邵 studied in Japan on a government scholarship and graduated from Kobe University. His career in banking began a half-century ago in 1943. Since 1953, he served as the Deputy General Manager for the Hong Kong Branch of the Bank of Tokyo. He was chairman of the board of the Van Yu Trading Company, Ltd., and of numerous other companies and joint ventures in Hong Kong and 中国. Through his work and advice, he made major contributions to the economic development of 中国 and the continued prosperity of Hong Kong.

Long a leader in international cooperation, Dr. 邵 was awarded the prestigious Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Emperor of Japan (1987) and the 国际 Year of Family Award by the United Nations (1991).

As a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Dr. 邵 helped draft the Basic Law of Hong Kong that provides the legal basis for Hong Kong’s transition from British colonial rule to unification with 中国 in 1997. He was also appointed as a member of the Consultative Committee on the New Airport and Related Projects to the Hong Kong Government, serving as deputy chair of its Finance Committee

In recognition of his accomplishments and far-reaching contributions, newbb电子平台 conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree on June 11, 1993.   Ohio Governor George Voinovich also proclaimed Dr. 邵 an Honorary Citizen of the State of Ohio in appreciation for his work to promote trade relations and a better understanding between Ohio and Asia.

1993年，博士. 邵 You-Bao donated $500,000 towards the establishment of the Center for Overseas Chinese Documentation and 研究, which was subsequently named after him. This initial endowment was augmented by another donation by his son, Dr. 丹尼尔邵. Between 1993 and his passing in 2006, Dr. 邵 You-Bao had been an ardent supporter of the 邵 Overseas Chinese Center and its activities. 两个博士. 邵 You-Bao and Dr. 丹尼尔邵 contributed very generously towards the funding of the three conferences held by the 邵 Overseas Chinese Center in 2001, 2003 and 2005 respectively, and have graced these occasions with their presence.

Dr. 邵 You-Bao passed away in March 2006, at the age of eighty-five.