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Taiwan's Cycling 'Missionary', Giant Founder King Liu, Dies at 91

King Liu founded Giant in 1972, growing it into a $2 billion global bike brand and promoting cycling culture through events and urban bike-sharing, the company said.

  • Giant founder King Liu, a 'missionary' promoting cycling, passed away at 91.
  • Liu started Giant in 1972, making bikes for overseas brands before creating its own label in 1981.
  • Giant is now one of the world's biggest bicycle makers, generating over $2 billion in annual sales.
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The Taiwanese firm, launched in 1981, is one of the first manufacturers in the world. It considered itself a "missionary" of cycling culture.

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Focus Taiwan broke the news in Taiwan on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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