Consciens Giqua

Consciens Giqua, also known as “Conscientia” Giqua, was a Hong merchant from the family which was traditionally involved in the Canton trade. His business records evidenced that he was involved in various businesses. He acted as a tea-supplying agent for the foreign companies like the English East India Company and Danish East India Company. After his death in 1765, his son Huyqua took over the control of the family business.