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Elsie Tu

The latest stories on Elsie Tu, British-born Hong Kong social activist and former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. <br />

Born

2 Jun 1913

Industry

Politics, Human Rights

Job Title

Activist

Anson Chan, the first woman director of a civil service department and the first woman, and Chinese, holder of the office of chief secretary for administration in Hong Kong’s government, at her office in Wan Chai in 2011.

International Women's Day

Ten Hong Kong women achievers in politics, film, sport and more

Some fought for the underprivileged or championed human rights, others were leaders in fields such as sport, business, charity – and all have left their mark on Hong Kong

25 Apr 2018 - 11:44AM

My Take

My Take | Remember former lawmaker Elsie Tu’s steadfast commitment

4 Mar 2016 - 2:59PM

New | Elsie Tu offered ‘respect of all residents’ as three Hong Kong leaders including CY Leung carry her coffin

20 Dec 2015 - 1:22PM

Elsie Tu funeral: Former Hong Kong leaders Tung Chee-hwa and Donald Tsang to join CY Leung as pallbearers

19 Dec 2015 - 2:48PM

Elsie Tu, former lawmaker and social activist, is interviewed at her home in Kwun Tong. She will celebrate her 100th birthday on May 31. 16APR13

Opinion | On balance, Elsie Tu’s life of service outweighs the politics

14 Dec 2015 - 2:49PM

With her ‘higher and truer values’, Elsie Tu’s life truly was one worth living, and an example to us all

13 Dec 2015 - 1:01PM

Then & Now | A personal tribute to the magnificently inspiring Elsie Tu - a woman no label can do justice to

Until the end, ordinary Hong Kong people appreciated and remembered the values of this courageous, indefatigable, fundamentally decent woman who was so much more than a politician, writes Jason Wordie

17 Jun 2016 - 1:19PM

Tributes pour in for legendary Hong Kong activist and campaigner Elsie Tu, who died aged 102

20 Jun 2018 - 3:14PM

Elsie Tu: A true hero of the common people in Hong Kong

14 Dec 2015 - 10:53AM

Veteran Hong Kong politician Elsie Tu: a life in pictures

9 Dec 2015 - 9:06AM

Elsie Tu, veteran Hong Kong politician and champion of the underprivileged, dies at 102

9 Dec 2015 - 9:06AM

Elsie Tu is interviewed at her home in Kwun Tong in 2013. Photo: May Tse

Pursuit of Western democracy will lead Hong Kong back to colonial bondage

It seems that some people, especially a few post-1980 politicians, would prefer China to remain under British, French, American or other colonial rule, as she was partially colonised before the second world war.

9 Dec 2015 - 9:07AM

Xi Jinping

Talking points

31 May 2013 - 5:34AM

West Kowloon Cultural District

Letters to the Editor, May 6, 2013

Your detailed coverage of the plight of Hong Kong's urban and rural trees highlights the need for urgent action if we are to save at least some of our natural heritage.

6 May 2013 - 2:55AM

A tree thought to have brown root rot. Photo: Nora Tam

Kwai Tsing dock workers strike

Hong Kong political veteran Elsie Tu criticises tycoons with no conscience

The former lawmaker and urban councillor, who turns 100 on June 2, became emotional when expressing sympathy for striking dock workers and anger with a billionaire, whom she declined to name.

22 Apr 2013 - 12:48PM

The secrets to the strength of Elsie Tu

Working out regularly from a young age is the secret of longevity for former urban councillor Elsie Tu, who is allowed to take it rather more easily now as she approaches her 100th birthday.

22 Apr 2013 - 4:52AM

Building without equal before the law

10 Jul 2011 - 12:00AM

Letters

25 Oct 2007 - 12:00AM

Tiananmen Square crackdown

China's repressive leaders have not learned from massacre

14 Jun 2007 - 12:00AM

Harvard University book prize

10 Apr 2007 - 12:00AM

Overwhelmed by mountains of marketing junk

17 May 2006 - 12:00AM

slice of life

24 May 2005 - 12:00AM

ESF - English Schools Foundation

Why hound the English Schools Foundation?

19 Jan 2005 - 12:00AM

Don't let retiring senior civil servants work

14 Jan 2005 - 12:00AM

James Tien's call smacks of opportunism

6 Jan 2005 - 12:00AM

Shouting at the Mountain

5 Dec 2004 - 12:00AM

New chapter

24 Jun 2004 - 12:00AM

No reason for gloom over Hong Kong

6 Apr 2004 - 12:00AM

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