Advertisement
Advertisement
TOPIC
 / people

Gary Chan Hak-kan

Gary Chan Hak-kan
The latest news and top stories on Gary Chan Hak-kan, a prominent Hong Kong politician, currently serving as Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) since September 2023, succeeding Starry Lee. He is also a current member of the Legislative Council, representing New Territories North East, and an unofficial member of the Executive Council.
A cat held by a veterinarian. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong veterinary board pressed to improve service amid logjam of complaints

Hundreds of alleged malpractice complaints filed, but long delays in investigations by Veterinary Surgeons Board have upset both pet owners and vets.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

2 women arrested at Hong Kong border after dog, endangered birds found in bags

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong weighs petrol pricing disclosure rule in tenders as fuel costs surge

Crime in Hong Kong

Scammers impersonate Hong Kong lawmaker to defraud woman of HK$38,000

Legislator Gary Chan condemns ‘despicable’ scam and urges vigilance after fraudsters impersonating him trick woman into transferring money.

A woman lost HK$38,000 after a caller posing as legislator Gary Chan persuaded her to make a transfer under false pretences. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Expansion of Hong Kong high-speed rail services ‘game-changing’ for tourism

Addition of 16 new mainland destinations will also meet peak travel demand of Lunar New Year holiday, tourism body chief says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong official softens stance on rebuilding homes at Tai Po fire site

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong pledges to take residents’ wishes into account days after saying redevelopment was ‘not practical’.

videocam
5
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s DAB proposes 5 relief measures for residents displaced by fire

City’s largest political party submits proposals to deputy financial secretary, says measures ‘should align with each resident’s needs‘.

videocam
DAB chairman Gary Chan (left) and fellow party members submitted the proposals to the government on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers meet media in show of solidarity

Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s DAB party loses popular support, but retains crown as Legco’s biggest

Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.

videocam
5
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco poll: 8 things to know, from youngest to ‘toughest’ lawmakers

The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate.

The Election Committee constituency results are announced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

Constituency home to deadly Tai Po blaze records lowest turnout rate in Hong Kong

Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance.

Mourners gather near Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Sunday Photo: Eugene Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Legco election hopefuls scale back campaigning in Hong Kong fire aftermath

Contenders also unveil new policy platforms in run-up to Sunday’s poll, including calls for thorough investigation into fire.

4
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco president Andrew Leung to step down

Veteran lawmaker Leung, 74, has been in the role for nine years and says he will not seek re-election in December.

6
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong passes legislation to regulate notorious subdivided flats

Legislation aims for safer and better-quality living, but lawmakers urge government to prevent landlords from passing conversion costs onto tenants.

The Basic Housing Units Bill will require all subdivided flats to meet new standards for “basic housing units”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

‘Urgent matter’ stopped me voting on same-sex rights bill: Hong Kong’s Stanley Ng

Ng was the only lawmaker also sitting on Executive Council who failed to attend vote for Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill.

videocam
5
Last month, the lawmaker (pictured) apologised to the city’s constitutional affairs minister after slamming his “annoying” attempts to gather support for the bill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

71 of 87 lawmakers vote against legislation despite landmark court ruling.

videocam
80
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement