Silas K. F. Chou (; born 1946) is a Hong Kong billionaire, active in the fashion sector.

Early life

Chou's father was Chao Kuang-piu. His father founded South Ocean Knitters, one of the Hong Kong's "largest knitwear manufacturers and exporters", in which he still owns a stake. His sister,

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Career

In 1978, Chou and his father, founded Xiang Zhou Woollen Mills in the Zhuhai Special Economy District. In 1989, Chou and

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. Chou has also invested in

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Personal life

Chou is married, with two daughters, Veronica and Vivian, and lives in Hong Kong. Both daughters are active in his fashion business.

References

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