Christopher Lau

Christopher Lau Gar-hung (born 8 February 1976 in Hong Kong; Chinese: 劉嘉鴻; Cantonese Yale: Làuh Gā Hùhng) was the chairman of People Power political party in Hong Kong. He is a presenter for Hong Kong People Reporter and MyRadio. He ran for office in the 2012 Hong Kong legislative election.[1]

Christopher Lau Gar-hung
劉嘉鴻
Chairman of People Power
In office
10 July 2011  20 June 2013
Personal details
Born (1976-02-08) 8 February 1976
Hong Kong
Nationality Hong Kong
Political partyPeople Power
Alma materChinese University of Hong Kong
ProfessionPresenter, financial consultant

Background

Lau studied in Diocesan Boys' School for secondary school and graduated from Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in Mathematics. He worked as a retirement benefits consultant in multiple companies. In 2012, he teamed up Stephen Shiu and Jeff Au-yeung to run in the Hong Kong legislative election.[2]

Chairman Resignation

On 20 June 2013, Lau resigned from the People Power chairman, but he denied this related to internal disputes with former party member, Wong Yuk-man.[3]

References

  1. Chan, Kahon (10 August 2012). "Ip decries campaigns based on tensions". China Daily. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  2. "Moviemake considers Legco scene". The Standard. 25 June 2012. Archived from the original on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  3. People Power sees another high-profile exit: chairman Christopher Lau
Party political offices
New political party Chairman of People Power
2011–2013
Succeeded by
Erica Yuen
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