C hu Lam Yiu is a self-made Hong Kong billionaire and the founder and chairwoman of Huabao International Holdings. She has built a vast and discreet empire as one of the world's leading suppliers of fragrances and flavorings, earning her the nickname 'China's Flavor Queen'. She founded the business in the 1990s and has since grown it into a major global player.

Huabao International's primary business has been the production of flavorings for the massive Chinese tobacco industry, a highly lucrative and specialized niche. The company has since expanded its portfolio to include food flavorings and fragrances used in a wide range of consumer products, from detergents to beverages. Chu Lam Yiu took the company public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has maintained a controlling stake, making her one of Asia's wealthiest self-made women. She is known for her low public profile.