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David Tang

David Tang
David Tang
David Tang, the Hong Kong entrepreneur and founder of the Shanghai Tang chain of clothing stores, died at the age of 63 on August 30, 2017.
Born
2 Aug 1954
Industry
Business, Fashion
Job Title
Late founder of Shanghai Tang
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