Mr. Lawrence S. Ting is a native of Jiangdu, Kiangsu Province, China. He was born on 25th January 1939(Lunar year) at Qingdao City, Shandung Province. His grandfather, Ting Ching-Chen, was a successful businessman, engaged in coal mining, salt farming and shipping in Qingdao. He was a well-respected member in the society and was vigorously involved in many charity works. He was also President of the Qingdao Chamber of Commerce for many years. Mr. Ting's father, Ting Wei-Non, and mother, Ms. Hsia, raised nine children, all of whom have their respective families and careers. His eldest brother Ting Shan-shi is the winner of Best Director in the Asian Film Festival. After World War II, the Chinese Nationalist Party and the Communist Party was engaged in civil war in Mainland China. When Shandung province was defeated in 1948, the family moved to Taiwan and settled in Taichung. At that time, Mr. Ting's father was engaged in light industry. He worked hard to make ends meet for the family.

　Mr. Ting was a virtuous man, intelligent and perceptive. He was also an ardent learner. He attended I-Ning Junior High School, graduating from Provincial Taichung Senior High School in 1957. He then obtained accredited Certified Class A Electrician by the Provincial Department of Construction, becoming the youngest person to be qualified for works on high tension power lines at the time. Being accepted into the 30th class of the Chinese Military Academy, he received a well-rounded officers' training with his parents' support. In his senior year, he was chosen to serve as commander of the cadet corps. When Generallisimo Chiang Kai-Shek, former superintendent of the academy, visited the school, he was the commander of parade of the cadet corps. During his days at the academy, he assumed the position of Head of Honor Committee. He graduated with top honors in 1961, then assigned to serve as lieutenant in the garrison of the Kinmen frontline, marking the beginning of his military career. He was later selected to take up special training at the Army Infantry School in the United States where he received certificates for paratrooper, air-borne, and ranger. In 1964, he earned the Chinese National Defense Scholarship to further his studies at Columbia University, majoring in Electrical Engineering. It was at this time that he met his future wife, Sylvia Fei. They became good friends and fell in love.

　Upon completion of his studies at Columbia University, Mr. Ting returned to Taiwan to serve as a Major in the military. After serving a 10-year term in 1972, he retired from the army due to the death of his grandfather and father. He then joined the China Gulf Plastics Corporation, under the guidance of T. T. Chao, where he worked for nearly 20 years, rising from Manager, Plant Manager, Executive Vice President and eventually to President of subsidiary companies of the group. He contributed immensely to both the development of China Gulf overseas, as well as the growth of the local plastic industries. In 1981, he had become a partner for portions of Mr. T. T. Chao's new businesses holding vital positions. In August 1989, he was approached by the KMT Finance Committee Chairman, Hsu Li-Teh, to establish and preside over the Central Trading & Development Corporation to seek overseas development opportunities.

　Mr. Ting was eager to help people and serve the community. During his time at China Gulf Plastics Corporation, he was the General Secretary for Chinese Taipei Fencing Association, promoting with much effort to secure Taiwan's membership in the International Fencing Committee. He also served as Vice Chairman of the R.O.C. Olympic Committee. In 1976, he assumed the position of Chief de Mission of the Games of the 21st Olympiad in Montreal. Although he encountered unreasonable oppression from Canada, the delegates won the respect and friendship of all competing countries under the leadership of Mr. Ting. He also contributed significantly to securing the membership of Taiwan at the Olympic Committee when he served as Chief Negotiator at IOC for the Status of Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee. In the 81st International Olympic Committee, Mr. Ting overcame all difficulties and fought for the right of Taiwan to be represented in the Olympic Games, the right to allow our young athletes to participate in international sports competitions, advocating the separation of sports and politics. Eventually, the IOC officially recognized the name "Chinese Taipei" for the first time and Taiwan was able to attend. This feat contributed significantly to continuing support in the promotion of competitive sports, preventing Taiwan from being excluded from the international sporting arena. Mr. Ting was also active in other social activities: President of the Taiwan Plastics Industry Association for 6 years; Director of the China External Trade Development Council for 6 years; Chairman of the Chinese Military Academy Alumni Foundation for 15 years; Secretary-General of the Alumni Association of Columbia University in R.O.C for 6 years; President of the Alumni Association of Columbia University for another 6 years. His commitment to serve, willingness to contribute, has earned immeasurable respect from others.

　Mr. Ting had a sweet and happy family life. He and his wife married in May 1966 after two years of courtship. Mrs. Ting came from an eminent and influential family, she is the daughter of former Minister of Finance of Taiwan, Walter Fei. Mrs. Ting is beautiful, intelligent and has promising prospects. Yet, she chose to follow her heart to become the dependent of a military officer. They have two sons and two daughters. Mr. Ting adored his wife and children and endeavor to improve their life with all his effort. Mrs. Ting cared for the family, supported her husband and cultivated the children. They live happily and harmoniously. The eldest daughter, Iris, graduated from the Boston University; the second daughter, Joyce, is a graduate of Cornell University. Both are happily married and have children of their own. The eldest son, Albert, a graduate of Harvard University, obtained his master's degree in management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His youngest son, Arthur, graduated from Boston College. Both are also married and have happy families. Mrs. Ting is not only a supportive wife, but also an earnest volunteer worker. She participates in volunteer and charity works. Currently, she is the President of the National YWCA of Taiwan, R.O.C.. Mr. Ting and his family are devout Christians, faithfully abiding by the Christian way of life. Both husband and wife always think about the welfare of others and how they can be of service. They do not seek to enrich themselves but strive to work for the well being of others. This is the way they live.

　In the fall of 1989, Mr. Ting's career took on a challenging turn. In order to start Central Trading & Development Corporation, he spent three years globetrotting - traveling from Eastern Europe to Siberia, from Africa to Southeast Asia - to seek investment opportunities. Through careful evaluation and thoughtful analysis, he decided on Vietnam. Many projects were in the works: the Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone was established to provide Taiwanese investors with a safe and secure production base; the Saigon South Urban Development Project was to upgrade the quality of living and environment of Ho Chi Minh City citizens; the Hiep Phuoc Power Plant was to remedy the power shortage of Ho Chi Minh City; and the Eucalyptus Plantation Project was to increase the commercial value of inundated areas. The road to success at the initial stages had been filled with obstacles and difficulties, but the perseverance and dedication of Mr. Ting and his staff helped them to overcome any hardships. Currently, each of these projects is operating successfully on its own. During the course of its development, the KMT completely pulled out its investments at Central Trading & Development Corporation due to personnel changes. Mr. Ting did not succumb to adversities. He set on to raise capital from the private sector and continued his investments in Vietnam. The primary objectives of these Vietnam projects, aside from investment gains, are to assist small and medium enterprises in Taiwan to expand business opportunities abroad, contribute to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, and to provide employment opportunities locally. Over the past 15 years, under the outstanding leadership of Mr. Ting, the dedication of all staff coupled with the support of the Vietnamese government, the projects are a success and have won recognition from the international community: the Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone was rated as the best export processing zone in the Asia-Pacific region; the Saigon South Urban Development Project won the American Institute of Architects best urban design; the Hiep Phuoc Power Plant supplies up to 45% of the power demands of Ho Chi Minh City in the dry season. These projects have provided 100,000 employment opportunities and downstream businesses. As a result, the Prime Minister of Vietnam awarded Mr. Ting with various prime minister's awards and labor medals. It can be said that CT&D has created another economic miracle abroad and has become an exemplary diplomatic and economic model of Taiwan.

　It is deplorable that at a time when Mr. Ting's dreams started to materialize, when his hardships began to yield positive results, that a joint-venture shareholder should step forward and hurl false accusations against him. Mr. Ting was a righteous and upright man who placed as much importance on his reputation as his life. It is regrettable that he would chose to sacrifice his life to prove his innocence and ensure the continuous operation of the company and livelihood of employees. We pay our foremost respect to the eternal memory of Mr. Ting and may he rest in peace.