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The street has such name as it is located next to the International Finance Centre IFC.

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The street was near the factories built in Shau Kei Wan after the WWII.

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The road has such name as multiple catering services owned by the Airlines are located nearby.

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The road is named after a British missionary Alexander Wylie in the late Qing Dynasty. He made significant contributions in translating foreign works to Chinese, including gospels and academic publications.

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The road is named after Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, who was the governor of colonial Hong Kong in 1919-25. As a governor during China's revolutionary times, he was once engaged in talks with Dr. Sun Yat Sen.

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The road is named after Sir Tang Shiu Kin, a Hong Kong entrepreneur philanthropist. He was involved in the foundation and funding of various welfare institutions in Hong Kong.

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The road was named after Sir Hercules Robinson, the 5th governor of colonial Hong Kong. The road is at situated at the mid-levels of Hong Kong Island, housing affluent families and social elites for over a century.

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The road was originally named as Robinson Road. However, to avoid confusion with the Robinson Road on Hong Kong Island, the road is changed to Nathan Road in 1909, naming after Sir Matthew Nathan, the governor of Hong Kong during 1904-07.

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The street is named after Li Sing, a rich businessman back in the 1880s. He was an education and charity enthusiast, who was involved in the foundations of the Tung Wa Groups of Hospitals.

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The road is named after Yeung Kwok Shui, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty. He was a resident in Yeung Uk Tsuen. He strived for the welfare of Tsuen Wan. In fact, the district's name 'Tsuen Wan' was suggested by him.
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