Peng Chau Island in Hong Kong was once a thriving industrial powerhouse. In the 60s and 70s, the largest factory in Southeast Asia for making matches began to establish in the northwestern coast of this small island. Other large-scale factories included teak furniture, shipyards,tanneries, etc.  Light industry also flourished such as light bulb factories, cane-weaving industry, and many other types of handcrafts. 
 
During the heyday, Chiu Kee (超記) Porcelain Factory had 30 craftsmen including the late Master Lam Chiu and his wife who used their porcelain painting skills to feed their families - All painted in Peng Chau.