Henderson Land’s Augustine Wong launches Hong Kong Legco election bid
Property developer’s executive director says he will handle matters fairly and impartially, dismissing conflict-of-interest concerns
Another 33 hopefuls signed up for the Legco race on Thursday, bringing the total to 109 candidates, including Augustine Wong Ho-ming, who is vying for the seat representing the real estate and construction functional constituency.
Wong was accompanied by Stewart Leung Chi-kin, chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong; Adam Kwok Kai-fai, executive director of Sun Hung Kai Properties; and Frank Chan Fan, former secretary for transport and housing.
Leung said the association would support Wong in the constituency race. All of its members are eligible voters.
Louis Loong Hon-biu, the outgoing lawmaker for the constituency, was also seen endorsing Wong.
Wong, who also serves as general manager of the company’s property development department, dismissed concerns about potential conflicts of interest.