Profile - History - 1940-1959

-	The entry of Japan into the War in 1941 forced the closure of the Firm's offices in Hong Kong and China, although a presence was maintained in Chungking
-	JM & Co was one of the first companies to resume business in Hong Kong and Shanghai after the war, and had re-established business in Japan by the summer of 1947
-	By 1947 the Firm's shipping activities were also revived, and Jardine Airways was formed to provide similar agency representation to the latest mode of passenger travel, one of the first customers being the forerunner of British Airways

- 1954 saw the closure of JM & Co's offices in China, like all other foreign companies. Nevertheless Jardines maintained its links with the Mainland throughout this period. The need to reorientate the Group's business was recognized

- Jardines head office returned to Hong Kong, which was facing tremendous pressure from the flood of refugees from the Mainland - although they were to provide a potent force for the development of the Territory