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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.
As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.
Despite years of talk to end the practice, employers continue to dip into the pension savings of workers who need them most.
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.
- Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was HK$9.17 million in 2023-24, director of administration says
- Director also says Lam attended more than 700 promotional or protocol-related functions in her capacity as a former city leader in past two years
Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.
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.
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.
Chief Executive John Lee also says his administration will report full results of one-month consultation exercise to legislature in due course.
Regina Ip echoes call by former city leader Leung Chun-ying to step up communication on coming legislation under Article 23 of Basic Law.
Prosecution tells court Apple Daily recruited prominent political figures in bid to boost its subscription service, including veteran democrat Martin Lee.
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.
Mainland Chinese visitors are not returning to Hong Kong as much as expected, with cities across the border adding to the competition for tourists.
Ex-leader Leung Chun-ying criticises politicians in social media posts after local businesses expressed concerns over exodus of Hongkongers during Christmas break.
Former chief executive reveals foundation he chairs ‘overwhelmed’ by city students wanting to volunteer for public health work in belt and road countries.
‘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.
Operations provided to needy recipients in five belt and road countries, says former city leader Leung Chun-ying, who started GX Foundation.
Transport chief Lam Sai-hung says several factors must be considered before scheme is implemented, such as potential strain on parking spaces and roads.
Leung denies endorsing a cryptocurrency platform or making any comments about it.
Charity concert to showcase singing talents of lawmakers called off by organisers in wake of civil servant’s banquet controversy.
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 points to recent release overseas of audio version of book Hong Kong court deemed seditious content.
Former chief executive invites stakeholders to attend China’s digital summit next month.
New executive vice-premier in Beijing, Ding Xuexiang, poised to take over oversight role for Hong Kong and Macau.
Post learns that retiring vice-chairman Tung Chee-hwa will not be replaced, leaving Leung Chun-ying as only city CPPCC member at that level.
Former professor Chung Kim-wah retracts claims CY Leung had triad links and makes out-of-court settlement plus costs.
City has fared better than London’s ‘totally ineffective and dysfunctional’ political system, he says.
