Influence
- Jardines' history was the inspiration for a series of novels written by James Clavell, including Tai-Pan, Gai-Jin, and Noble House. The Noble House TV miniseries actually used Jardine as the headquarters of Struan's & Co, the fictional company depicted in Clavell's novels. In Taipan, Dirk Struan is loosely based on William Jardine while Robb Struan is loosely based on James Matheson.
- Jardines installed the first elevator in China in the northern city of Tianjin.
- Mail sent to Jardines requires no address—just the name is enough to ensure its delivery.
- Jardines' have a strict policy of not buying/investing in new companies as it is said to be against William Jardine's wishes.
- Several landmarks in present day Hong Kong are named after the firm and its founders. The name of Yee Wo Street in Hong Kong's East Point and Causeway Bay Districts comes from Jardine's Chinese name "Ewo" whilst other locations associated with the company include Jardine's Bazaar, Jardine's Crescent, Jardine's Bridge, Jardine's Lookout, Yee Wo Street, Matheson Street, Jardine House and the Noon-day Gun.
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