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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)i

Leung Chun-ying, also known as CY Leung, is a former chief executive of Hong Kong. He assumed office on July 1, 2012, after defeating Henry Tang Ying-yen and Albert Ho Chun-yan. His term ended June 30, 2017.

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In the few months she still has left in office, the chief executive must continue to tirelessly control the Covid-19 pandemic, ensure a smooth transition to a new leader and prepare Hong Kong to mark the 25th anniversary of its reunification with China.

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  • Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market
  • One estate agency says transactions in city’s 35 largest housing estates hit three figures for two weeks in a row after change, highest level in almost two years

About 900 households from two blocks at Wah Fu Estate will move to new homes by July 2027 at the latest in first stage of clearance for redevelopment of site.

‘I don’t think the Hong Kong government can get away with paying taxpayers’ money, whatever the cause is, without telling people how much,’ ex-city leader CY Leung says.

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Leung says the draft legislation for Article 23 comparable with countries such as Singapore, which recently acted against a Hong Kong-born citizen under a law to counter foreign interference.

Ex-leader Leung Chun-ying criticises politicians in social media posts after local businesses expressed concerns over exodus of Hongkongers during Christmas break.

‘I don’t think anyone, Beijing included, has the illusion of being able to change the political situation in Hong Kong overnight,’ Leung Chun-ying says.

John Lee says attendance of senior government figures at community events to be ‘coordinated’ and less extravagant ways of thanking civil servants should be considered.

Leung, now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, points to caseloads being kept at bay despite border reopening and festive break.

Leung Chun-ying emphasises importance of curbing property speculation, says city’s taxation and financial toolkit can be instructive for mainland China.

Ex-chief executive reveals in Facebook post that he visited internet giant’s office unannounced, with company representative vowing to rectify issue.