David Lie has been involved in China trade since founding Newpower Group in 1982. He has been actively involved in China investments and founded a China consultancy business in 1991.

Mr. Lie was born in China of a leading Chinese family and received his education in England. He is the eldest grandson of Mr. Zhang Xue Ming, brother of the Young Marshall Zhang Xue Liang, who was a Standing Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Mr. Lie has maintained close ties with a variety of political and commercial organizations in China, Hong Kong and UK.

Mr. Lie himself has been appointed Member of the National Committee of the 8th and 9th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference since 1993, and has been directly involved with current Chinese affairs. He was also a Member of the Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China.

Mr. Lie is currently involved in the following associations/organizations:

• Hong Kong Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (HKCPEC)
• Young Presidents Organization, Hong Kong and International Chapters
• China Overseas Friendship Association
• Founder of 'A Better Tomorrow Children's Fund'