China Club

Opened on 30th June 1991 and its sixth anniversary coincided with the eve of the hand-over of Hong Kong from British to Chinese sovereignty. It is located on the top three floors of the old Bank of China Building in Central Hong Kong. Designed with a strong sense of tradition and history, with motifs widely used in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the 1930’s and 1940’s, the Club contains paintings and sculptures by Chinese artists from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Some of these artists are already well established whilst others hold great promise. Some of the works were purchased by the club while some were kindly loaned by members.

Since music is an important element in the Club, a unique Bosendorfer grand piano stands in a discreet corner of the main dining room. Furthermore, one floor was specially designed for banquets and private parties with private rooms which could be arranged into one large banqueting hall. For members who are keen readers, the library has one of the best collections of books on China and the Chinese people. It numbers over five thousand volumes and was one of the first acquisitions of the Club. Also, the historical balcony outside of the library offers one of the most splendid views of Hong Kong.