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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)
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.
Born
12 Aug 1954
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Politics
Job Title
Vice-Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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Hong Kong plans 37 priority farmland areas but critics say some sites left out

Environment and Ecology Bureau says it has identified 37 agricultural priority areas comprising around 980 hectares of land.

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Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

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The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities.

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Hong Kong housing

Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply

Former leader Leung Chun-ying questions wisdom of current administration’s strategy of continuously creating land supply so as to control market.

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Hong Kong economy

Ongoing land creation key to ensure Hong Kong is in control of supply: John Lee

John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.

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John Lee has said the continuous creation of land is needed to protect the people’s interests. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung cautions on housing oversupply

Leung warns of potential housing oversupply from new projects, urging careful demand estimation and financial planning to avoid issues.

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China economy

Full steam ahead as Shanghai ports eye global container volume record

The city is investing in infrastructure and technology to support growth, while also liberalising its finance sector to attract international shipping businesses.

Insurance

Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.

Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port in Shanghai on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Editorial | Opportunity docks for Hong Kong in provision of maritime services

The city cannot hope to compete with China ports on cargo handling, but it leads in terms of legal, logistical and professional know-how.

Cargo ships are loaded and unloaded in Hong Kong in July 2004. Today, the city’s maritime services and shipping sectors face transformative challenges. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shouldn’t fret over port rankings, but must build services: CY Leung

Former chief executive also says more business chambers should visit mainland China to help identify new opportunities.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can emulate Shenzhen and take bolder reforms: former leader CY Leung

Shenzhen’s experience offers reference for Hong Kong in areas such as giving up low-end industries in exchange for new ones, Leung says.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to alter approach to scheme allowing mainland vehicles into city

Chinese commerce minister earlier called for restrictions to be overcome in the roll-out of the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme.

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Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Can Chinese wine become mainstream after support from Hong Kong’s CY Leung?

The Post speaks to industry players to find out more about Chinese wines and their potential for market success.

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An expert has said that Chinese wines remain a relatively new product in the market. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers should carry out more overseas charity work, says ex-leader CY Leung

Chinese people have ‘more and more important role in developing people-to-people diplomacy’, he says.

John Lee

Hong Kong can play a ‘favourable role’ in China-Cambodia ties: Chinese envoy

Diplomat adds John Lee’s arrival in Phnom Penh ‘meaningful’ as it coincides with Leung Chun-ying leaving, reflecting Hong Kong’s importance.

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Hong Kong society

Son of ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung gets married in ‘simple but grand’ ceremony

Leung Chuen-yan marries Mimmi Mononen, a Finnish postdoctoral fellow in life sciences, in home ceremony.

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Leung Chuen-yan (left) married Mimmi Mononen on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/CY Leung
Hong Kong economy

Driving Hong Kong’s economic growth requires mindset shift: CY Leung

CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Spending by former Hong Kong leaders begs scrutiny

As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.

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Hong Kong politics

Annual operating costs for offices of ex-Hong Kong leaders reach HK$21 million

Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.

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Carrie Lam served a five-year term as chief executive. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flower market revamp won’t take bloom off unique atmosphere: URA

Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.

Mong Kok’s famous flower market, which is earmarked for redevelopment by the Urban Renewal Authority. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Article 23: after the victory lap, what’s next for Hong Kong?

In passing Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, John Lee has pulled off a historic feat which none of his predecessors were able to accomplish. But, much explanation and clarification are needed to assuage concerns. Now, the campaign to tell the real story about the legislation begins.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong home sales double after curbs ditched but prices have yet to jump

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.

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Hong Kong housing

First Hong Kong public housing tenants to move from sea-view site to new homes

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.

The Wah Fu Estate, where the first 900 households will move before July 2027 as the Housing Authority prepares to redevelop the area. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

‘Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong would not use public funds for Taylor Swift concerts’

‘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.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Most opinions in Hong Kong consultation support Article 23 security law: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee also says his administration will report full results of one-month consultation exercise to legislature in due course.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong should better explain new national security offences, top adviser says

Regina Ip echoes call by former city leader Leung Chun-ying to step up communication on coming legislation under Article 23 of Basic Law.

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