Albert Ho Chun-yan
Albert Ho is a lawyer, Legislative Councilor and chairman of the Democratic Party. In August 2006, he was attacked inside a McDonald’s restaurant in Central, sparking controversy, and making him a household name. He talks to Jan Leung about the attack, his family and democracy.
I was born in 1951, in Hong Kong, in a big, loving family with six children.
If I were to run for Chief Executive, my slogan would be, “I speak for those whose right to vote are deprived.”
My father worked in a shipping company by day and as a translator by night, along with two other jobs that he had. He worked from 8am to 10pm everyday. He also insisted on going through our homework each night after work. His sense of responsibility was astounding.
Showing that you care matters a lot. No amount of time or money can make up for that.
Many young people today are self-centered. They lack the group experience - which is crucial to developing empathy.
A person who doesn’t care about his family probably doesn’t care much about his friends.