James Wu, co-founder of Hong Kong’s biggest restaurant group Maxim’s, targeted during protests, dies aged 98

HONG KONG, Nov 21 (SCMP): The co-founder of Hong Kong’s biggest restaurant operator, Maxim’s Group, died last month aged 98, according to obituaries published by the company and his family on Thursday.

James Wu died peacefully on October 29 at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, and a private funeral service has been held, according to an obituary in the South China Morning Post placed by his family on Thursday.