Asia Society Hong Kong Center was established in 1990 by a group of Hong Kong community leaders, led by the late Sir Q.W. Lee, the honorary chairman of Hang Seng Bank. Through careful conservation, restoration and adaptive re-use,this heritage site was successfully transformed into a cultural, artistic and intellectual hub in HK in 2012 and offers a broader variety of programs in the form if lectures, performances, film screenings and exhibitions to the community. Asia Society HK Center was established entirely with local fund and is supported through membership dues, fundraising events, and contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations that work together to support and advance its mission.