Besides his fluency with the Chinese language, Alan is also conversant
with English, both spoken and written.
A successful businessman in Hong Kong with restaurants (Taiwan Beef
Noodle, Taiwan Chicken Farm, The Banyan Tree) in many areas of Hong
Kong. He owns an entertainment club called the New York Club and has
invested in property.
Said to have owned 20 dogs currently from a variety of breeds. He keeps
fit by exercising and running every day sometimes with the dogs for
company.
Founded both the In-Gear Film Production Company, Ltd. in 1987 and The
Wing-Scope Company in 1977. Between these two companies, a total of 25
movies were made.
Instrumental as producer to the films during the early career of auteur director Kar-Wai Wong.
Is the father of two daughters with his wife, Janet Yim (Yim Siu-Ping), named Yip-Yan and Yip-Wai.