Three Ningbo natives were named in the 100 Chinese reform pioneers list at a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up in Beijing on Dec 18.

Wang Kuancheng [Photo/Xinhua]

Wang Kuancheng, born in June 1907, was the former president of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. He passed away in December 1986. He was a passionate patriot in the business circle of Hong Kong and greatly supported China's reform and opening-up policy. He also initiated an education fund named after himself to support Chinese students to study abroad.