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Look up Whampoa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Whampoa is a romanisation of 黃埔 / 黄埔, and may refer to: Huangpu District, Guangzhou Pazhou, an island
Whampoa
Hong Kong holding company
Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) was an investment holding company based in Hong Kong. It was a Fortune Global 500 company and one of the largest companies
Hutchison_Whampoa
Military academy of the Republic of China
academy for the Republic of China Army. It was founded as the Whampoa Military Academy in Whampoa, Canton (present day Huangpu, Guangzhou), in 1924. At the
Republic of China Military Academy
Republic_of_China_Military_Academy
Private housing estate in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Whampoa Garden (Chinese: 黃埔花園; Jyutping: wong4 bou3 faa1 jyun4) is the largest private housing estate in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was built on
Whampoa_Garden
Hong Kong dockyard
Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock was a Hong Kong dockyard, once among the largest in Asia. The Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company was founded in 1866 by Douglas
Hong_Kong_and_Whampoa_Dock
Housing zone in Balestier, Novena, Singapore
Whampoa (locally /ˈwɑːmpoʊ/ WAHM-poh) is a housing estate located in the subzone of Balestier, which is a part of Novena planning area in Singapore, as
Whampoa,_Singapore
Flat in Singapore
Block 34 Whampoa West is an HDB block in Bendemeer, Singapore. The block is the third longest surviving HDB block, behind 121 Paya Lebar Way and 195 Kim
34_Whampoa_West
MTR station in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Whampoa (Chinese: 黃埔; Jyutping: Wong4 bou3; Cantonese Yale: Wòhng bou) is the western terminus of the Kwun Tong line of the MTR in Hong Kong. It is located
Whampoa_station
1844 treaty between France and China
The Treaty of Whampoa (simplified Chinese: 黄埔条约; traditional Chinese: 黃埔條約; pinyin: Huángpǔ Tiáoyuē; Cantonese Yale: Wòhngbou Tìuhyeuk) was an unequal
Treaty_of_Whampoa
1927 purge of Chinese Community Party supporters
The Whampoa Military Academy purge occurred in 1927 as part of Chiang Kai-shek's wider purge of Chinese Communist Party supporters from the ruling Kuomintang
Whampoa Military Academy purge
Whampoa_Military_Academy_purge
Former fountain and statue in Singapore
The Whampoa Dragon Fountain is a former fountain and a statue of a dragon in Whampoa, Singapore. The statue is located along the CTE. Plans to construct
Whampoa_Dragon_Fountain
Global telecommunications brand
wholly-owned subsidiaries of CK Hutchison Holdings (formerly Hutchison Whampoa) but the ownership structure varies. CK Hutchison Holdings owns direct
3_(company)
Property developer in Hong Kong
Hutchison Whampoa Property Group was the property development and investment arm of Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong. In 2015, the company was spun-out
Hutchison_Whampoa_Property
Planning Area and HDB Town in Central Region, Singapore
Authority (URA), the Kallang/Whampoa New Town as per the Housing and Development Board (HDB) also includes the estate of Whampoa, located within Balestier
Kallang
Subdistrict of Haizhu in Guangzhou
southeastern Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in China. Pazhou Island, formerly Whampoa Island, has a total area of 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) and is the site of Pazhou
Pazhou
The Battle of Whampoa was fought between British and Chinese forces at Whampoa Island (modern-day Pazhou Island) on the Pearl River near the city of Canton
Battle_of_Whampoa
Former residence of Chinese merchant Hoo Ah Kay
The Bendemeer House, originally known as the House of Whampoa or the Whampoa House, was the former residence of Chinese merchant Hoo Ah Kay in Singapore
Bendemeer_House
Former constituency in Singapore
Whampoa Single Member Constituency was a single-member constituency (SMC) in central Singapore. At abolition, it was managed by Moulmein–Kallang Town
Whampoa Single Member Constituency
Whampoa_Single_Member_Constituency
Hong Kong conglomerate
multi-national conglomerates. The company merged with its subsidiary Hutchison Whampoa on 3 June 2015, as part of a major reorganisation, to become part of CK
Cheung_Kong_Holdings
Former factory in Singapore
Whampoa's Ice House was a factory near Coleman Bridge, Singapore. It was owned by Hoo Ah Kay, commonly known as Whampoa. A replica of the factory currently
Whampoa's_Ice_House
Pagoda in Guangzhou, China
‹See RfD› The Pazhou Pagoda, also known as the Whampoa Pagoda or Pa Chow Pogoda, is an early modern Chinese pagoda on Pazhou Island in Haizhu District
Pazhou_Pagoda
Longest river in Singapore
via the Marina Channel. Tributaries of the Kallang River include Sungei Whampoa, the Pelton Canal, and the Bukit Timah Second Diversion Canal. Other rivers
Kallang_River
Area of Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong
southeast of Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong. The areas of Hung Hom Bay, Whampoa, Tai Wan, Hok Yuen, Lo Lung Hang and No. 12 Hill are administratively part
Hung_Hom
Singaporean politician (born 1961)
Parliament (MP) for the Whampoa division of Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency (GRC) between 2001 and 2011, Whampoa Single Member Constituency
Heng_Chee_How
Singaporean businessman and community leader
(Chinese: 胡亞基; pinyin: Hú Yàjī; 1816 – 27 March 1880), better known as Whampoa (Chinese: 黄埔; pinyin: Huángpǔ; Jyutping: Wong4 bou3), was a Singaporean
Hoo_Ah_Kay
Government-aided school in Singapore
Whampoa Secondary School (Chinese: 黄埔中学) (formerly Whampoa Secondary School(Chinese) (Chinese: 黄埔华文中学) ) was a secondary school in Kallang, Singapore.
Whampoa_Secondary_School
Railway line in Hong Kong
the existing train service of Kwun Tong line to Ho Man Tin station and Whampoa station. Construction started on 25 July 2011 and opened for service on
Kwun_Tong_line_extension
Subsidiary of CK Huschison Holding's
operator group is a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings (formerly Hutchison Whampoa). Some operation of the company were listed as Hutchison Port Holdings
Hutchison_Port_Holdings
1924–27 alliance between the Chinese Communist Party and the Kuomintang
Whampoa Military Academy was established near Guangzhou. As its director, Sun appointed his loyal supporter Chiang Kai-shek. Financially the Whampoa Military
First_United_Front
Hong Kong MTR railway line
觀塘綫) is a rapid transit line of the MTR network in Hong Kong. Starting at Whampoa in Hung Hom and ending at Tiu Keng Leng in Tseung Kwan O, Sai Kung, the
Kwun_Tong_line
MTR interchange station in Kowloon, Hong Kong
cross-platform interchange. After the Kwun Tong line has been extended to Whampoa, it is used by northbound passengers on one line to change to southbound
Yau_Ma_Tei_station
Chinese general (1903–1981)
Liu Yuzhang (traditional Chinese: 劉玉章; simplified Chinese: 刘玉章; pinyin: Liú Yùzhāng; 11 November 1903 – 11 April 1981), nicknamed the "Bald General", was
Liu_Yuzhang
French multinational telecommunications corporation
television (IPTV) services since 2006. It traces its origins back to Hutchison Whampoa acquiring a controlling stake in Microtel Communications in 1994 in the
Orange_Group
1994–2010 UK mobile network operator and ISP
owned by BAe. In July 1991, the Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, through a stock swap deal with BAe, acquired a controlling stake of 65%
Orange_UK
Constituency of the Kowloon City District Council, Hong Kong
Whampoa East is one of the 22 constituencies of the Kowloon City District Council. The seat elects one member of the council every four years. The boundary
Whampoa_East_(constituency)
German drug store chain
German). Retrieved 2022-03-16. "Hutchison Whampoa Limited - Media Center > Press Releases". www.hutchison-whampoa.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16. "ROSSMANN |
Rossmann_(company)
Bus terminal in Novena, Singapore
Singapore. It is located in the subzone of Balestier, between Whampoa River and Whampoa Road, near the junction with Kim Keat Road. Opened sometime between
St_Michael's_Bus_Terminal
Chinese general and spymaster (1897–1946)
spymaster. Dai was born in Jiangshan, Zhejiang and later studied at the Whampoa Military Academy, where Chiang Kai-shek served as Chief Commandant, and
Dai_Li
Telecommunications provider in Ireland
5G NR mobile phone services. Three's former holding company, Hutchison Whampoa, acquired O2 Ireland in June 2013, and the company was fully merged into
Three_Ireland
Chinese professional basketball minor league
Changsha Bank Park Lane Snow Wolves (湖南长沙银行柏宁雪狼) Guangzhou Whampoa Liusui (广州黃埔六穗) → Guangzhou Whampoa Chateau Xingbao Liusui (广州黃埔星堡酒庄六穗) Henan Renhe (河南仁和)
National Basketball League (China)
National_Basketball_League_(China)
Floating brothels historically found in southern China
especially associated with Canton’s Pearl River and nearby anchorage at Whampoa, where they catered to Chinese patrons and foreign sailors during the Canton
Flower_boats
Annual ranking of the world's billionaires by Forbes magazine
Group 9 Li Ka-shing $23.0 billion 78 Hong Kong Cheung Kong Holdings, Hutchison Whampoa 10 David Thomson $22.0 billion 49 Canada Thomson Corporation
The_World's_Billionaires
Military academy
short-lived officer training institution and was ultimately merged into the Whampoa Military Academy. In the winter of 1923, Cheng Qian, Minister of Military
Stronghold Army Military Academy
Stronghold_Army_Military_Academy
Military leader and President of the Republic of China (1887-1975)
the Army and Navy Marshal stronghold, and served as commandant of the Whampoa Military Academy from 1924 until its closure in 1930. After Sun's death
Chiang_Kai-shek
MTR station in Kowloon, Hong Kong
contract covered the station, the railway tunnels between Yau Ma Tei and Whampoa Station, and a ventilation building halfway between Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man
Ho_Man_Tin_station
UK container port in Felixstowe
Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong for £90m. Walton terminal was amalgamated and OOCL became a 25% shareholder. In June 1994, Hutchison Whampoa's Hutchison
Port_of_Felixstowe
Hong Kong multinational conglomerate
merger of Cheung Kong Holdings and its main associate company Hutchison Whampoa. It has four core businesses – ports and related services, retail, infrastructure
CK_Hutchison_Holdings
Subzone of Kallang Planning Area in Central Region, Singapore
Expressway (PIE) in the north; Serangoon Road, the Kallang River, Sungei Whampoa, and Bendemeer Road in the east; Lavender Street and Balestier Road in
Bendemeer,_Singapore
Housing estate in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
Southern District of Hong Kong. Developed by Secan Limited, a Hutchison Whampoa associate company, it consists of 34 blocks, ranging in height from 25
South_Horizons
Convicted murderer in Singapore
being the first to catch up with Saravanan at the void deck of Block 93, Whampoa Drive. Saravanan pulled out a knife and slashed Mathavakannan on the hand
Mathavakannan_Kalimuthu
Wet market and food centre in Singapore
Whampoa Makan Place is a hawker centre and wet market on blocks 90, 91 and 92 along Whampoa Drive in Whampoa, Singapore. The centre is divided into two
Whampoa_Makan_Place
Bay in Hung Hom, Hong Kong
joined with the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock. The name also refers to an area, which neighbours To Kwa Wan and the Whampoa Garden in Hung Hom. Tai Wan Shan
Tai_Wan,_Hung_Hom
Hong Kong container port operator
enjoyed by companies within the Hutchison Ports Group. In 2005, Hutchison Whampoa sold 20% shares of HIT (including the 20% of 50% = 10% rights of Terminal
Hongkong International Terminals
Hongkong_International_Terminals
District in Guangdong, People's Republic of China
Huangpu, alternately romanized as Whampoa, is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province,
Huangpu,_Guangzhou
District in Hong Kong
Hung Hom, Kai Tak Airport, Kowloon Tong, Ma Tau Wai, To Kwa Wan, and Whampoa Garden, and the proper Kowloon City, from where it derives its namesake
Kowloon_City_District
Island in the Pearl River
lay on the eastern side of the Huangpu or "Whampoa" anchorage. The island was the site of Sun Yat-sen's Whampoa Military Academy (est. 1924) and the 1926
Changzhou_Island
Electoral division in Singapore
central Singapore. It has four divisions: Kreta Ayer–Kim Seng, Kolam Ayer, Whampoa, and Kampong Glam, managed by Jalan Besar Town Council. The current Members
Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency
Jalan_Besar_Group_Representation_Constituency
British businessman
Hutchison Whampoa. He overstretched his finances, which resulted in HSBC taking over the firm, replacing Clague, and led to the sale of Hutchison Whampoa to
Douglas_Clague
U.S. telecommunications company (1997–2011)
of the bankruptcy, Hutchison Whampoa and ST Telemedia agreed to invest $750 million in the company. Hutchinson Whampoa later pulled out of the deal due
Global_Crossing
dead there were 20 civilians and 23 cadets and military personnel from Whampoa Military Academy. The death toll included one woman and four minors under
Shameen_Incident
Historic site in Baoding, Hebei
model for the Whampoa Military Academy, which was founded in Guangzhou in 1924. It, along with the Yunnan Military Academy and the Whampoa Military Academy
Baoding_Military_Academy
Former broadband and telecommunications provider in Ireland
June 2013, Hutchison Whampoa announced it would acquire the Irish arm of O2 for €780 million. O2 was merged into Hutchison Whampoa's subsidiary Three Ireland
O2_(Ireland)
Chinese general (1904–2001)
27, 2001) was a Kuomintang general from Changsha, Hunan. A graduate of Whampoa Military Academy's inaugural class of 1924–25, Li became a protégé of Chiang
Li_Mo'an
Subzone of Novena Planning Area in Singapore
plantation, and grassland. Sungei Whampoa had already been canalised 1967 – Great changes in the landscape of Whampoa. Low dilapidated houses were pulled
Balestier
Topics referred to by the same term
Military Academy, in Guangzhou, China Pazhou Island, formerly known as Whampoa or Huangpu, now in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China Huangpu, Zhongshan
Huangpu
Political party in the Republic of China (Taiwan)
(semi-independent) Political Science Clique Whampoa Clique [zh] Blue Shirt Society (split from the Whampoa Clique) CC Clique New Cadre Clique (split from
Kuomintang
Chinese communist leader and politician (1897–1986)
invitation of Liao Zhongkai, he participated in the preparation of the Whampoa Military Academy. On 5 May 1924, he was appointed Deputy Director of the
Ye_Jianying
British communications provider
Underground stations. On 24 March 2015, Three's parent company Hutchison Whampoa announced it intended to acquire the UK operations of rival mobile network
Three_UK
Hong Kong winter sports venues
new ice rinks opens in 6 months time: Hutchison Group opened Whampoa Super Ice in Whampoa Garden New World Development opened Riviera Ice Chalet in Riviera
Ice_rinks_in_Hong_Kong
Chinese general (1904–1981)
a Kuomintang field commander. He was a graduate of the first class of Whampoa Academy, took part in Chiang's Northern Expedition, and was active in southern
Du_Yuming
Hong Kong-based supermarket chain
in Hong Kong owned by AS Watson, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited. It opened its first branch in Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong in 2004
Taste_(supermarket)
University campus in Singapore
Singapore. In 2022, the university shifted from its original campus in Whampoa to The Alpha building in Singapore's Science Park II in Queenstown, near
Curtin_Singapore
Chinaman of the Danish Asiatic Company, built in 1745
anchored at Whampoa in late July 1840. The ship was subsequently inspected by Mandarins from Bocca Tigris. Kongen af Danmark set sail from Whampoa on 27 December
Kongen af Danmark (1745 DAC ship)
Kongen_af_Danmark_(1745_DAC_ship)
Former slum in Hong Kong
Kowloon Tsai Ma Tau Chung Ma Tau Kok 13 Streets Ma Tau Wai To Kwa Wan Whampoa Landmarks 41 Cumberland Road (Bruce Lee home) Beacon Hill Broadcast Drive
Kowloon_Walled_City
– 29 June 1994) was a Chinese Nationalist (KMT) general, a graduate of Whampoa Military Academy, best known for his leadership in the Battle of Yenangyaung
Liu_Fangwu
Indian businessman
Carling O'Keefe (now part of Molson Coors), Pepsi Foods, and Hutchison Whampoa. Ghosh did his schooling at St. Columba's School, Delhi and graduated from
Asim_Ghosh
Sailing ship of the East India Company launched in 1812
July, Penang on 21 August, and Malacca on 15 September; she arrived at Whampoa Anchorage on 1 December. Homeward bound, she crossed the Second Bar on
Castle_Huntly_(1812_EIC_ship)
Austrian mobile network operator
Global company) for landline and ISP offers. On 3 February 2012, Hutchison Whampoa announced that it would buy all of Orange Austria for US$1.7 billion. The
Orange_Austria
Chinese military officer (1895–1931)
strongly supported it and was appointed to the preparatory committee for the Whampoa Military Academy which the Russians helped the Chinese Nationalists build
Deng_Yanda
Extreme clipper launched in 1850
other. In 1853, Sea Serpent "sailed from Whampoa Reach to New York in 101 days. The 29 days passage from Whampoa to Anjer was the fastest made that season
Sea_Serpent_(clipper)
Hong Kong ferry operator
Kong & Whampoa Dock 547 Northern Star (北星號) 8951372 A2971 1959 Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock 547 Night Star (夜星號) 8891091 A3136 1963 Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock
Star_Ferry
Premier of China from 1949 to 1976
Department of the Whampoa Military Academy, probably through the influence of Zhang Shenfu, who had previously worked there. Zhou was Whampoa's chief political
Zhou_Enlai
Public housing estate in Hung Hom, Hong Kong
estate is built on a hill along Dyer Avenue and next to Whampoa Estate, Whampoa Garden and MTR Whampoa station. It now consists of five residential buildings
Hung_Hom_Estate
Hong Kong retailer
Shops and launched Mountain Cream, Ice cream products. 1981 saw Hutchison Whampoa Limited take full control of AS Watson becoming a wholly owned subsidiary
AS_Watson
French diplomatic mission to Cambodia, Siam and Vietnam in 1856
was the plenipotentiary and signatory on the Chinese part. The Treaty of Whampoa or Treaty of Huangpu (黃埔條約) was signed on 24 October 1844 between China
Montigny_Mission
Theater of World War II
Revolutionary Army Order of Battle for the Battle of West Hunan". China Whampoa Academy Net. 11 September 2007 Archived 4 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
Pacific_War
China. She reached Bombay on 27 May, and left on 22 July. She arrived at Whampoa on 25 September. Homeward bound, she crossed the Second Bar on 21 January
Vansittart_(1813_EIC_ship)
Chinese general and Minister of National Defense (1907-2012)
original Whampoa Military Academy in Guangzhou when he died in 2012. Kao was born in modern Yicheng, Zaozhuang, Shandong in 1907. He entered the Whampoa Military
Kao_Kuei-yuan
Business dynasty of Scottish origin
the Hong Kong Land Investment and Agency Co Ltd, and the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co Ltd. The founder of the dynasty, William Keswick was born in 1834
Keswick_family
Israeli telecommunications company
situation occurred following the sale of the Orange Group by Hutchison Whampoa, which did not include the holding in Hutchison Telecom. But in June 2015
Partner Communications Company
Partner_Communications_Company
1926 purge undertaken by Chiang Kai-shek
Union was working with both groups and notably bankrolling Guangzhou's Whampoa Military Academy. It had assisted Sun Yat-sen in regaining control of Guangdong;
Canton_Coup
British East India Company ship
St Helena on 16 October and Amboina on 7 January 1797. She arrived at Whampoa Anchorage on 18 March. Homeward bound, she crossed the Second Bar on 10
Walmer_Castle_(1796_EIC_ship)
Planning Area in the Central Region of Singapore
Development Board (HDB), the estate of Whampoa within the subzone of Balestier constitutes part of the Kallang/Whampoa New Town. The vicinity is named after
Novena,_Singapore
Malacca on 9 September and arrived at Whampoa on 25 October. In the Pearl River Delta, i.e., before reaching Whampoa, the remaining 42 Chinese sailors left
Princess Amelia (1808 EIC ship)
Princess_Amelia_(1808_EIC_ship)
Private housing estate in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hong Kong. It was developed jointly by Cheung Kong Holdings and Hutchison Whampoa Property and completed in the early 1990s. Laguna City is built along Lam
Laguna_City
British East India Company ship 1720–1732
February 1721, bound for China. She reached Batavia on 20 June and arrived at Whampoa Anchorage on 24 July. On her way she sighted Macclesfield (or La Paix Rock)
Macclesfield_(1720_EIC_ship)
Hong Kong telecommunications company
May 2010, Hutchison Telecom became a fully owned subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa and its shares were delisted. In 2009, Hutchison Telecom also spun off
Hutchison_Asia_Telecom
Topics referred to by the same term
Airport, a privately owned, public use airport in Harris County, Texas. Whampoa station, MTR station code WHA Wuhan railway station, China Railway pinyin
WHA
French children's song
tune was used in a patriotic anthem written by officers of the Chinese Whampoa Military Academy, "Revolution of the Citizens" (國民革命歌). "Frère Jacques"
Frère_Jacques
Municipality and largest city in China
trade. The Treaty of the Bogue, the Treaty of Wanghia, and the Treaty of Whampoa, signed between 1843 and 1844, forced Chinese concession to European and
Shanghai
WHAMPOA
WHAMPOA
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WHAMPOA
Biblical
poison; tricks
Boy/Male
Welsh
Name of a river in Wales.
Biblical
good, goodness (the tenth month of the Hebrews)
Surname or Lastname
Altered form of Swiss and South German Bürkle, Bürkli (see Burkle).English
Altered form of Swiss and South German Bürkle, Bürkli (see Burkle).English : variant of Berkeley.
Girl/Female
Indian
Shining flower
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Dimsdale, a place in Staffordshire, possibly named from Middle English dimple ‘dip in the ground’ + dale ‘valley’.
Male
Russian
(Юрий) Russian form of Greek Georgios, YURIY means "earth-worker, farmer."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Amruta | அமரதா , அமரதாÂ
Nectar
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Sister of Parvathi; Wife of Sage Asita
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aleshanee | அலேஷாநீ
She plays all the time
WHAMPOA
WHAMPOA
WHAMPOA
WHAMPOA
WHAMPOA