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A closer look at the Shenzhen penthouse in the trial of former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang

The three-storey flat is located in a posh district, with features such as a walk-in closet, gym and library

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The penthouse is at the top of Junhao Building, in East Pacific Garden in Shenzhen. Photo: Dickson Lee
The intended retirement home of former Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen sits in a posh western corner of Shenzhen – in a Futian neighbourhood known for its close proximity to reputed schools, a major highway and the central business district.
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The 6,700 sq ft property is a luxurious three-storey penthouse, and Tsang’s trial offered a glimpse into what could have been the setting for a comfortable life with his wife after a career in the civil service.

Futian is a relatively new neighbourhood compared with Lo Wu, the first developed zone in Shenzhen. David Hong, head of research at consultancy China ­Real Estate Information, said: “The planning [of the district] is slightly better and more practical.”

The penthouse – which Tsang said he planned to live in for two years after stepping down as chief executive – is in Junhao Building under phase one of the East ­Pacific Garden estate.

Renowned Hong Kong interior designer Barrie Ho Chow-lai was roped in to work on the home’s design. Photo: Dickson Lee
Renowned Hong Kong interior designer Barrie Ho Chow-lai was roped in to work on the home’s design. Photo: Dickson Lee
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The apartment perks include a 365 sq ft storeroom and a 375 sq ft walk-in closet – twice the size of some of the smallest flats which developers in Hong Kong have been building.

The features were converted from two guest rooms by ­renowned Hong Kong interior ­designer Barrie Ho Chow-lai, a change prosecutors claimed was “tailor-made” to store souvenirs Tsang had obtained over his ­45-year career.

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