199 1 was selected as an outstanding businessman by South China Morning Post and DHL Express, and 199 1 was selected as an outstanding "Asian company leader" by Asian Economic Weekly in Hong Kong.
1988 Hu was selected as one of the top ten financial figures in Hong Kong with "the biggest plan, the longest plan and the highest plan".
199 1, Hu made his debut in the top ten gold lists of Hong Kong with a net worth of HK$ 7 billion (ranking ninth).
1992, Hu ranked among the top ten chaebol in Hong Kong with the market value of listed companies controlled by him186 billion Hong Kong dollars.
From 65438 to 0994, Hu's personal property was HK$ 20 billion, and the market value of controlled assets was HK$ 34 billion, ranking in the top ten.
Hu was awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of Guangzhou" and Guangzhou Outstanding Contribution Award for his outstanding contributions, and was awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of Huadu" on 1994.
1996 was awarded the title of "International CEO" by George Washington University, and was also awarded the title of "Outstanding Business/Finance Leader in 2003" by Sing Tao Daily and British Standard.
Sir Hu was awarded honorary doctorates by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, university of strathclyde and Edinburgh University respectively.
1997, in recognition of Sir Hu's contribution to the British export industry, the Queen of England awarded him the Order of Commander St. Michael and St. George.
In 2004, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government awarded Sir Hu the Golden Bauhinia Medal.