Leong Che-hung: doctor in the eye of another storm
The man in the hot seat over a politically heated HKU post is a veteran at handling controversies - winning friends and enemies along the way
Surgeon, politician, prolific public servant, radio host and under-siege head of the University of Hong Kong's governing body.
Dr Leong Che-hung has worn several hats over the decades and been at the centre of many a storm, including a row over security for a visit by then vice-premier Li Keqiang , and fallout over the 2003 Sars outbreak.
The chairman of HKU's council, subject of endless headlines for the way he has handled the debate on who should get the job as a pro-vice chancellor, won a little breathing space last week when rowdy students caused mayhem at a council meeting.
Two council members were taken to hospital, overshadowing months-long public criticism of the council for bowing to political pressure by delaying the appointment of former law dean Professor Johannes Chan Man-mun, who was reportedly the only recommended candidate.
In the middle of the meeting, scores of protesters invaded the venue after learning the council had again decided to defer the appointment of Chan, considered a moderate and supported by pan-democrats but viewed with suspicion by Beijing loyalists for his links to Occupy co-founder Benny Tai Yiu-ting.
One council member, Dr Lo Chung-mau, collapsed in the middle of the shoving and had to be taken to hospital. Another, Ayesha Macpherson, was also taken to hospital after she felt unwell. She was trapped in the car park for 45 minutes as protesters barred her from leaving campus.